This terrestrial bromeliad forms a clump with rosettes of stiff narrow lanced-shaped dark green leaves that have sharp spines. The small tube-shaped flowers are arranged densely in a central flower head that appears in summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Ochagavia carnea is naturally found in central Chile growing in stony well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures but is frost tender. 

This perennial is grown for its flowers and stiff foliage. It is planted in rockeries or exposed positions as a specimen or in group plantings along front borders. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal and dry mountain regions. It is also planted in small gardens and containers or in roof gardens requiring little care once established. ID 1902

Ochagavia (ok-ă-GA-vee-a) carnea (kar-NE-ah)

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