Pitcairnia echinata 'Streaker' HONDURAS No color flush at anthesis

No color flush at anthesis

Commonly referred to as 'Pink Quill'

The name comes from the fact that the spines are soft despite their appearance

tough and sturdy

Pitcairnia echinata 'Streaker' HONDURAS No color flush at anthesisAn interesting variegated form of the species that originated in Venezuela. Kind of typical in shape; bulbous base and wide, grassy leaves. The inflorescence is a branched panicle with unusual red flowers bearing woolly sepals. The sepals are covered with small tubercles giving a sort of hairy appearance. The most striking feature of this plant though is variegated foliage. Not many variegated forms of Pitcairnia exist. A vigorous grower with very