Alcantarea imperialis 'Malbec'
Botanical names: Alcantarea imperialis, Vriesea imperialis
Common name: Giant Bromeliad
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Tillandsioideae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Once known as Vriesea imperialis, this plant is usually considered the signature species of the genus Alcantarea. A giant among bromeliads, it can grow to be more than 5 feet tall! It makes a wonderful focal point in any tropical landscape.
Similar plants: Alcantarea imperialis (Giant Bromeliad)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/alcantarea_imperialis.htm