Aechmea leptantha albomarginated black friday with a slight rose tint

with a slight rose tint in good light

has rich dark green leaves with cream colored variegation

many-branched panicle of orange

A strange species from Minas Gerais that looks more like an inflorescence than a plant

Aechmea leptantha albomarginated black friday with a slight rose tintA beautifully albomarginated form of a Brazilian species that was formerly known as Portea leptantha. A giant grower, easily reaching 40 or more inches in height with an inflorescence that can reach over 5 feet tall. The leaves are stiff and erect, light green to yellowish with an orange blush in strong light and the inflorescence is a tall, many branched panicle of orange. The leaves have large, stout, dark spines which add to the character of the