That's a nicer specimen than many I've seen, Japie. The variegation on that one can be kind of unstable, but yours is nicely variegated and shown off well in that setting. The light shining through the leaves is really the best way to appreciate these types.

You'll have to work pretty hard to win my heart away from this guy, though! ;-)

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It is absolutely magnificent! And I would love to have one myself, but I am sure they are difficult to come by and accoring to Michaels list much more expensive than my stripey Bert! My Ensign would come close though, it just needs to grow up a little, but allready it is looking qute stunning!

Actually the price of the marmorata has come down quite a bit. From what I understand, they were going at the last convention for $100 apiece, but now they're down to $35 US. Not unreasonable for such a beauty!

Hi Japie,Lisa,
You ain't seen nut'n yet ! ;^)
Heres my A.'Bert'and A.fosteriana var.
Don't have them anymore,as they have a hard time wintering indoors,so gave them to the Bot.Gdn. where they do great.
But still have their photos here at home,just for occasions like this.
Bob

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Oh how i love these varigated Aechmeas, splashed with pinks and reds.
Im still pretty new to broms and to all the words in Brom language, so they dont roll off my tounge like i imagine you saying and typing them....lol
Gorgeous, just gorgeous pics and plants
Love Gem