In the dappled shade the sinister sleek black leaves and stem are a startling contrast to most other plants. The large size of the plant can create great interest.
Black bromeliad
Shade to dappled bright light.
Dimensions: 1m X 1m.
Flower: off-white flowers with black bracts on a spike that reaches 1m.
Foliage: an amazing black as the plant matures, as a younger specimen it has more green. The colour of the foliage can be influenced by the amount of light, too low and it will be greener.
Uses: the startling foliage and amazing flower spike colour make it an excellent accent plant. If put with a brighter colour like Justicea adhatoides, it’s even more eye catching.