Nice find, Sander!
The first one I'm sure is V fenestralis
The second one, imho, Vr fosteriana Rubra
Third one Vr ospinae
Last one, V ospinae var gruberi.

The last two might actually be the same, with slightly different growing conditions. But let the Vriesea boffins give you clarity on them!

Japie

Nice score Sander!

At least I got fosteriana right. ;-)

I have the regular Ospinae but that is verry different and much smaller. These are all 50 to 60 cm diameter plants.
After checking FCBS I think you are right though, both may be var Gruberi. Thanks Japie.

Here's a pic with my Ospinae in the middle:
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BTW had to go out in the pouring rain to get it...

Lets see what the Vrieseaologists think.

Sander

Congrats on your find Sander. They are very nice!
I think both of your plants are ospinae var gruberi. Just that both have different degree of banding.

Sander you bought the whole gold mine. Nice

Good score, Sander! I agree that both are V. ospinae var. gruberi, just slightly different clones.

Sander, see what I got today! Nothing as spectacular as yours, but seeing that it almost has the same name as you, here it is:

Vr saundersii:
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By the way, has anybody got some tips to grow it to get that nice silvery look?

Japie

Hi Sander - Nice collection, I dont' know about the one in pic. 2, but the one in pic 3 seems identical to a Red Chestnut I have and the one in pic 4 very much like my ospinae v. gruberi - All the best - Nev.

Nice! I really like the second Vr. ospinae var. gruberi you have pictured. Wanna trade?? I'll have to keep my eye out for that form.

So those are two distinct clones? And not some difference due to growing conditions?

I think they are all from the same grower, considering I bought them all in one go at the same place where they never ever had broms like this. So I figure they had the same growing conditions.

They will get about the same conditions from now on so If they both get the same markings I'll let you know.

If we could trade I would, there was one of that chocolate coulored forms left.

Billbergia sanderiana is a good one too Japie.

Sander

Is the gold/chocolate color parentage or light conditions?