Aechmea Rakete
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Aechmea Rakete
BCR ... "Medium large to large plant w/shape similar to that of Aechmea fulgens v. discolor and an elongated red and yellow inflorescence similar to that of nudicaulis - intense contrasting colours in plum and prune in good light with purple spattering on leaves - highly recognizable. Reg. Doc. 1987"
Registration Documents 1967, JBS 21:96, BromsPadilla 124, Baensch 78,79ill, TF1980, MB1998
fulgens v. discolor X nudicaulis by Walter Richter, Germany, 1947.
Ian Hook 09/09 (bought as Rackette)
Ian Hook 09/16
Ian Hook 11/24

Updated 24/11/24