About

This garden-worthy plant, reaching 20-80cm, with an attractive form. It bears decorative features. 'Flavum' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

A genus of bromeliad with rosettes of long, strap-like, glossy green leaves which can be toothed and variegated and may turn shades of red, purple and pink when exposed to high levels of light. Plants may produce red, purple or white flowers in the autumn

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision, cuttings, or seed
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor for pests