Aechmea ornata var. nationalis , nice variegated species .

I second 'roid's motion.
You might have trouble flowering that one Shirlene. It likes a very cool winter to initiate flowering. But the foliage and form alone are worth it.

Cheers,
Kerry

Thanks Michael and Kerry!

Never would I have picked it as the parent is so small. Then, I also found an Ae. Mend that had flowered and pupped at only 10 inches across in the same spot, so... When Dad said to take it and give it a good home, I could not refuse.

How much sun will it eventually take if I acclimatise it gradually?

Michael, I would give my eye teeth to be able to purchase some of those Aglaonemas. I have Cyrtostachys renda here that I got when they were six inches tall and are now well over eight feet, so I am willing to risk the Aglaonemas. Is your supplier a secret?

Regards,
Shirlene