A beautiful bromeliad from Brazil. Naturally occurring on the branches of trees. Its common name comes from the vase like urn formation of the leaves.

A very long lasting pink flower with blue inflorescences makes a stunning contrast to the grey/green marbled leaves. Easy to look after and a real statement plant.

Site: Bright indirect light.

Temp: Average warmth after flowering, warm before, keep the humidity up.

Water: After flowering keep the well at the centre of the plant topped up over the growing season. In winter keep on the dry side and do not water into the 'well'. Keep humidity up by misting.

Feeding: A very weak liquid feed every month or so over the growing season, a very dilute mix can be poured into the rosette of leaves.

Tip: A tip to get it to reflower is to let the water dry in the centre of the plant then place it in a plastic bag with a ripe apple for a week or so. The apple gives off ethylene gas which stimulates flowering (This works for other plants as well)