Propagation
Sow fresh seed when ripe and maintain a temperature of 19ş to 27ş C. (66ş to 81ş F).

Divide the offsets during spring.


Botanic information
Leaf: The bright green leaves are long-oblong, arching and slightly concave. Both sides are marked with horizontal purplish-black bands and the apex is abruptly acuminate.

Flower: The 3-petaled tubulate flowers are sulphur-yellow and are arranged in a spike-like panicle that is up to 800mm (32in) tall and are accompanied by greenish-yellow floral bracts.

Fruit: The capsule is not commonly seen and the plant is normally reproduced vegetatively.


Culture
Temperature
The plants require a minimum temperature of 12.7şC (55şF)and may require a temperature of 24şC (75şF)to produce flowers.

Light
Most exotic bromeliaeds require bright indirect light only plants simular to Pineapples requiring full sun.

Water
These plants require well drained media and should be watered regular and kept moist but not wet. The vase forms should be filled with fresh water monthly and a humid environment is required. This may be achieved with regular misting of the foliage. Foliar fertiliser may be sprayed onto the foliage every 4 to 5 weeks during summer.