This is how the Alcantarea Odorata (a giant bromeliad) looked this morning in the Brazilian Garden.
A giant bromeliad widespread in southeastern Brazil
What a stunning plant! And it is in excellent shape. I have looked at various web sites with pictures over the past hour and I have not yet seen a photo of one with such an imposing bloom spike.
I look forward to seeing the flowers and smelling the fragrance, which as the name indicates is exceptional.
The giant waterlilies are back too and growing fast. Visitors really enjoy seeing them. Here’s how some of them looked this morning.
The Brazilian jasmine (Mandevilla splendens) is another beautiful plant beside the pool below the water feature.
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