This clump forming epithetic perennial has a basal rosette of leathery toothed mid-green leaves. It has funnel-shaped green-white flowers that are surrounded by yellow-white to green bracts and appear in a upright cluster at the centre of the plant in summer. 

Hardiness zones 10 to 11 

Canistrum lindenii is a variable sized plant and is naturally found in northern Brazil. It is epithetic but commonly grows close to the ground mainly at the base of large trees forming large colonies. 

It prefers moist, composted leaf mould and a warm humid environment in a shaded position with wind, frost and drought protection.

This clump forming bromeliad is grown for its unusual flowers and is planted in the understorey of trees in small or large gardens. It is also grown as a container specimen and in cold climates under glass. It establishes from division in 2 to 3 years and is planted in rainforest settings or grown as an epiphyte on tree branches. ID 1529

Canistrum (ka-NIS-trum) lindenii (lin-DEN-ee-eye)   

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)