Origins: Peru
Bloom: Long, compound inflorescence with a red stem and yellow bracts with purple flowers
Ideal for: Outdoor
Light: Strong indirect to partial direct light
Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours. Soak for up to 4 hours as necessary to rehydrate during hotter and drier months
This is a species that will reward you with beautiful purple and maroon color in the leaves when given strong light, including direct sun light. The leaves are fairly brittle so handle delicately. Very showy bloom that takes a while to develop