Origins: Bolivia, cultivated in America at Bird Rock Tropicals via Fuchsia Land in Los Angeles
Bloom: Short, simple inflorescence with a bright pink bract and pale lavender flowers
Light: Strong indirect or filtered light, some direct light okay
Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours. Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 4 hours as necessary
This plant is likely related to something in the aeranthos complex or a hybrid of it. Grows caulescently with an open, semi upright rosette and a deep but pale purple hue. Nice for a splash of color and seems to produce offsets throughout it's life cycle, not just during bloom