Aechmea fasciata (urn plant)

Aechmea fasciata (urn plant) is a bromeliad. In its natural habitat, it lives on the branches of trees. The leaves are long and spined, banded with silver scales, and form sort of a large rosette. The head of the long-lasting flower arises from the center.

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