Alcantarea is a genus of flowering plants in the Bromeliaceae family. It is named for Dom Pedro d'Alcântara, second Emperor of Brazil. [ 1 ] It is related to the genus Vriesea in the subfamily …

Alcantarea imperialis is a robust lithophytic species of bromeliad (family Bromeliaceae) in the genus Alcantarea. [1] This species is endemic to Brazil. [1] It was first described in 1888 as …

It is one of the giants of the bromeliad family, growing to a span of more than 1.5 meters, although it can take up to ten years to get to this size. The thick flower spike reaches up to 3.5 meters in …

Oct 1, 2020 · And alcantarea, one of the largest growing bromeliads, fits the bill perfectly. With spectacular foliage form and colour, and growing up to 2m high and 1.5m wide, this regal plant …

Characteristics: Known to reach up to 5 ft tall with 10 ft tall flower spikes, the imperial bromeliad is one of the largest in the world. As with other bromeliads, the leaves grow in a rosette around …

Alcantarea are a large growing group of bromeliads reaching up to 2m depending on species. Alcantarea imperialis , geniculata, extensa, edmondoi and vinicolor are all popular species …

Alcantarea odorata is commonly called the Fragrant Alcantarea, very attractive foliage on a large growing bromeliad. The flowers are fragrant, easy care.

Oct 29, 2020 · If you want to draw attention to your garden, alcantarea is one of the fastest growing bromeliads that you should consider, as it has a spectacular foliage shape and color. …

Alcantarea imperialis are large bromeliads that originate from Brazil, growing in the mountains close to Rio de Janeiro at an elevation to about 1,500m. It has a huge base growing to up to …

Alcantarea imperialis (syn. Vriesea imperialis) is one of the giant bromeliads. It can reach nearly 6ft (2m), an outstanding feature plant best in Zones 9 - 11.