Or maybe XNeomea 'San Diego'?

Kerry t

Thanks for the input. I'm having trouble finding a picture of xNeomea 'San Diego'. I've looked through the fcbs Index and a Google search shows no reference. If it's an Aussie cross perhaps you can direct me to a link.

Hi kew tip,
You're right - there is no reference to XNeomea 'San Diego' anywhere that I can find either. With a name like that, I doubt it is an Aussie cross. Although my supposed 'San Diego' looks a lot like your brom, I think the name (of mine) is likely wrong - I originally bought it from an older grower who said it was rare in Australia. I agree with your friend that yours looks very like XNeomea 'Sandra J. Antle'. Maybe that is the correct name for mine as well? Good luck with your search for correct name.
Cheers,
Kerry.

xNEOMEA San Diego Hummel Seed Parent: Neoregelia marmorata Pollen Parent: Aechmea chantinii
cv. of Neoregelia marmorata X Aechmea chantinii - (See 'Arla Rutledge') - Hummel said, "Mottled leaves - flowers varied-colored" - large rosette w/discolored leaves - inflorescence raised above cup w/dull bracts and light green clusters - Cathcart said, "Upright growth w/mottled orangish foliage".
HumCat, BSI-ICBH-1979, JBS 33:74, BromKramer 53+ill; 152ill, NJB1976, TF1980

Thanks for the info on xNeomea 'San Diego' HDD. That description does sound like mine with the same name. The mottled orangish foliage is most evident on the underside of the upright brom. I have only flowered it when it was growing above eye level in a tree, so I didn't get to see the inflorescence. Now I am growing it on the ground, but it is yet to flower. Sorry kew tip - still no definite I.D.

Kerry