Bromeliad ‘Vriesea Ospinae’

Vriesea ospinae is a rare bromeliad species that only grows in Colombia. On average, this plant grows out to half a meter in diameter. The width of the leaves are four to six centimeters and have a deep green color. The leaves show some irregular light green spots that intensify to the tips of the leaves. The rosette grows mainly horizontally with adequate light conditions. After some years, this species produces a spoon-shaped, bright yellow inflorescence. Flowers are relatively small and tube shaped, similar to other species within this genus. After flowering, this plant grows further by producing smaller plants near the main rosette. This plant is propagated by separating young offshoots near the base of the plant.