Alcantarea extensa

This Brazilian bromeliad has a light green leaves with silvery grey bands that makes a beautiful contrast to the tropical garden. It gets to a size of 1.5 tall by 1.5m wide with a giant flower spike that can reach 2m tall. The flower spike has golden yellow flowers that will bloom for months. It will take up to 4-5 years to bloom and is suited to planting in pots or in the garden.