Aechmea gamosepala or the Matchstick Bromeliad has bright-green leaves with smooth edges.
It grows around 30 cms tall and suckers quickly, forming nice clumps in a short period of time.
Matchstick bromeliad bears upright inflorescences with pink calyces and bluish purple flowers that are produced during the warmer months and followed by round, pink berries.
It looks very exotic, is easy to grow as it is quite hardy and also goes well in pots indoors.
Like many bromeliads it should not be allowed to dry out, but should always have water in the cup of the plant.