Racinaea steyermarkii Gomesa this species is native to

this species is native to Ecuadorian cloud forests and requires consistent cool conditions

making this one of the most structurally dramatic species in the genus

dark contrasting labellum at the center

This robust epiphyte features tall

Racinaea steyermarkii Gomesa this species is native toA graceful epiphytic bromeliad native to the Andean cloud forests, producing long, arching terete leaves and pendent compound racemes with tightly imbricating floral spikes. The densely scaled, cone like lateral spikes are the defining ornamental feature architectural and sculptural in form, with a presence unlike any typical bromeliad. Light: 6070% shade cloth; bright indirect light. Avoid harsh direct midday sun. Temperature: 5075F (1024C) Cool to