Bromeliad, Vriesia hieroglyphica bananas This is a beautiful golden-coloured

This is a beautiful golden-coloured variation of the famous Bird of Paradise

tasty new leaves

It is a solitary palm with striking deep green ring-marked trunk when mature

Strelitzia reginae is perfect for plant enthusiasts seeking a bold

over 15C - can reach 5 metres or more

Bromeliad, Vriesia hieroglyphica bananas This is a beautiful golden-colouredThe species name (hieroglyphica) of this stunning Vriesia refers to the dark horizontal banding patterns of its leaves. Endemic to southeast Brazil, in habitat it would naturally grow attached to tree branches. A mature plant has 30 40 leaves up to 3 inches wide and can reach almost a metre wide at maturity. Mature plants typically bloom in late spring summer when plants are mature. Flower spikes get quite tall and bear creamy yellow flowers. A