Cochliostema odoratissimum – Ecuadorian Spiderwort

Description This Bromeliad-like plant forms a beautiful glossy rosette reaching about 3 feet long. The leaves can develop a purple margin.  The flowers are beautiful shades of purple/blue and resemble an orchid. Flowers are fragrant and can be seen many times a year. We grow them in south Florida in bright filtered light. It likes a well drained mix and needs to be protected from frost. Appreciates humidity. It can grow about 4 feet tall by 5 feet wide. A fantastic plant that is hard to photograph. A must have for a collector.