A very vigorous and semi-hardy variety from Southern Mexico. Widely cultivated it has dark red to orange red bracts that hang down about 2′. Its sepals are white and yellow. Very tall – Height 5′ to 16′. Full sun to 50% shade. Creates a white waxy coating on the underside of leaves. It makes a beautiful tropical landscape plant.

Sold in 4 inch pots. If growth is too tall for shipping, it may be trimmed back to the rhizome.