Hohenbergia catingae eximbricata VIPP 6-24-19 This Carole Richtmyer hybrid

This Carole Richtmyer hybrid

An ‘old’ (1963) hybrid from Australia is a smaller grower with a flaring

This nice little Dyckia hybrid is not yet registered

The marginal spines are rather large and typical of the genus Bromelia

unfortunately

Hohenbergia catingae eximbricata VIPP 6-24-19 This Carole Richtmyer hybridA most unusual and deadly slow growing species from Bahia. This clone, a purple clone, came to us originally from the collection of Elton Leme, some years ago. The plant grows to about 30 inches tall in a very, very stiff leaved upright funnel form rosette. The spines are black, very stiff and are extremely sharp. The leaves tint reddish, but are covered with a heavy coating of silver trichomes. The inflorescence of this species is variable and runs