Origins: Ecuador, Peru
Bloom: Compound inflorescence with small purple bracts and white flowers with a purple band around the edge of the petals
Ideal for: Indoors/Outdoors
Light: Indirect to strong indirect light, some direct light okay
Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours. Soak monthly for up to 4 hours as necessary and ensure proper drying after soak
The shape of this plant is truly remarkable; densely stacked, thick gray leaves with a slight spiral pattern from above. This form of purpurea has shorter, stiffer leaves than some other varieties and grows caulescently. One of the more architecturally beautiful plants I have seen