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Susan, What little I know,I will try to pass on,having grown 2 of 3, testudo and arvensis.
Testudo: grows in an almost caulescent manner,with the stem lengthening and branching with rather short compact leaves,in a bushy shape,and has a black pointed spine at the leaf tip that is hard and sharp.(many 'ouch'!)The infl.is oval,and Neon Pink in color,really outstanding.Leaves medium green.
Arvensis: more the normal tank shape of bromeliads,a bit darker green leaves than testudo,but easily distinguishable by the underside of the leaf having a frosted look,with light banding.Leaves are longer than testudo,sharp small spines on the leaf edges,and the infl.is similar in shape to testudo,but often a darker pink,almost rose/red.
Quesneliana:(not grown by me)but from pics seen,seems to be a fuller plant,similar to arvensis,lighter green leaves,and with a taller inflorescence,dark pink to red,narrow and elongated.Probably the larger plant of the three. Thats all I got. bob
bodiggly...if you want to post some photos of your Q's,we can try to ID them for you. (or) Q.testudo has that very sharp pointed, straight and black-tipped leaf. (a real dagger) Q.arvensis has the lightly barred design on the leaf's underside. bob
I have one called Q. quesneliana "Rubra" just to muddy the waters a bit. It has a reddish flush to the leaves. Same bloom as reg. Q. quesneliana though
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