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

Divide the rosettes with roots attached during spring, and then plant in a pot to grow on.

Botanic information
Leaf: The sessile leaves are deltoid (triangular-shape) and are thick and fleshy. The margins are serrated towards the base and the apex is cuspidate. The leaves are arranged in a tight rosette that forms short fleshy stem.

Flower: The green tubulate flowers have twisted petals each with a whitish scale at the base and exserted whitish stamens. They are arranged in a cluster of three appearing from the centre of the rosette during summer.

Fruit: The small dull grey-green berryis 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.