Bromelia humilis red and green radial form Angiosperms Flowering Seed Plants, Monocotyledon. A herbaceous shrub with a rosette growth form.The stiff, linear leaves are arranged in a rosette. Leaves at the outer rosette are curving, while the ones at the inner rosette are more erect. Leaves are spiny-edged with 3-4 mm long hooked thorns, curving in both directions towards the leaf apex and towards the leaf base. When in bloom, the center of the rosette turns bright red. Flowers: Flowers are borne in the center of the rosette, purple and white. Fruits: Fruits are yellow or orange when ripe. This plant can grow on rocks, but will do well in well-drained soils. The center of the rosette forms a tank and can hold rain water. The intercepted water supplies the plant with nutrient.Flowers are borne in the center of the rosette, purple and white . Habitat :Along the coast Native Distribution : Venezuela, Caribbean Islands

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