Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Neoregelia "Bob", 1 by Johntique

Johntique wrote:
Greetings all ..........

Thought I'd show you a picture of my Vriesea Partalina as it nears the end of it's bloom cycle. This is a notoriously difficult species to bloom .......... but well worth the effort. It was lost to cultivation until reintroduced by Chester Skotak.

This plant has been in bloom for 4 months (!!!) - and still has a little more to give! The bracket started at 14 inches - and currently measures 32 inches!

I am hoping for seed - and will keep you posted if successful. The burgundy spotting on the dusty sage green foliage is extremely lovely even when not in bloom.

John