And even when I have labels they may not be right.
The label says Aechmea gracilis. But Rauh says the petals should be white!
I have to admit it, this beautiful inflorescence reminds me of Aechmea organensis.And Uncle Derek agrees, "Your A. gracilis is clearly A. organensis in its many forms.
There are very few true A. gracilis in cultivation.
Harry Luther went to Brazil specially to find the true A. gracilis to show us Aussies.
We only got a photo!"