Aechmea fosteriana v. rupicola X BILLMEA but usually is much smaller

but usually is much smaller

base light green is covered overall with a glossy red veneer

The color is green with faint reddish banding

Slight barring pattern in the heavily scurfed leaf reverse

Aechmea fosteriana v. rupicola X BILLMEA but usually is much smallerA rock dwelling form of the species from Espirito Santo, described as a separate subspecies by Elton Leme, and named for its rock dwelling habit. Similar to the typical form, but lacks the bold cross banding, having a solid green leaf with black tips. The inflorescence is also a bit greener than and not as colorful as the typical form. It is however a handsome plant with nice upright, tubular form and forms a nice looking cluster of plants in a pot or