An evergreen, perennial, bromeliad forming a rosette of spiny, narrow, greyish-green leaves with silvery-white undersides. In summer, club-like spikes of bright yellow flowers up to 2.4m tall may arise form the centre of mature leaf rosettes
Growing Information
Height
1.5-2.5 Metres
Spread
0.5-1 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Under glass grow in terrestrial bromeliad compost in full light. Water moderately when in active growth in mid-spring to late summer and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser every 6-8 weeks. In warm, sheltered gardens grow plants outdoors in a sunny spot in sharply draining soil and protect from winter wet. See bromeliad cultivation for further information