Those are very interesting results, thus far, Allan. That sure is quick growth for only 16 months from seed for any Vriesea. Congratulations!

So, how come your seedlings have what appears to be colour and patterning, if both parents are plain green-leaved species?

Cheers,
Kerry :)

Drrrrr? you got me Kerry, yep you have just solved the riddle, it must have been Vr. elan (pollen parent) as all the seedlings are this pattern and was under the impression that Vr. zamorensis had foliage colour though not the case.
Vr elan flowers opened late in the day while Vr. elata opened in the morning, hence thought no seed set occurred though the seedlings proved me wrong.

Hello Al

All my seedlings from you are the same also, very consistent, considering Vr. Elan is a hybrid, wouldn't you expect some variation as it would now not be a primary hybrid ?? However as Vr. dubia has red underside of the leaf & is a parent in Vr. Elan this may give some of the colour in the seedlings if Elan did supply the pollen.
The jury is still out for me Allan until we flower them.

My Vr. elata's are still in flower if you want to have another go at pollinating with them.

Pinkbroms