It looks like it belongs on a coral reef! Like it wants to reach out and grab a fish. What spectacular colors!

Wow!

Walli, that's gorgeous! I know it is a bromeliad bloom, but I can't remember which one. Anyone that can help?

Thanks!
Carol in Jacksonville

I think it's called candle stick. :o)

It seems early for the candlestick broms to be blooming already. I'll have to check mine. They are such pretty flowers.

Yes, it is early for candlestick broms to be blooming, mine aren't yet. :o)

Katkin, you triggered my memory. I think it is actually called Matchstick. Thank you for the help!

Carol in Jacksonville

matchstick! picked the other at the master gardeners plant show years ago, not a matchstick. sent a pic to selby gardens in sarasota, fl. he id'd it, but long forgotten name. was bromeliad of the year, years back, he sent me a great link. but forgot it too.............:).....m

Sorry about calling the brom candlestick. Yes, I meant to say matchstick.

Me too, it is matchstick. :o) That's what I get for trying to post before I finished my first cup of tea. lol

Mine bloomed in January. Thanks wallisadi for sharing with me! They are so pretty!

They are just now fading - I will look forward to them every year!

nice! need to meet up next christmas for another swap....:)

Absolutely! That would be great!