Aechmea ‘Loie’s Pride’ (P.)
 
Common Names Loie’s Pride Bromeliad, Variegated Little Harv
 
Zones 10A–11
A patented cultivar derived from Aechmea ‘Little Harv’, ‘Loie’s Pride’ is a large-growing bromeliad with creamy white variegation and a dramatic chantinii-style inflorescence. Its broad, silver-green leaves form a stately vase shape, blushing pink in strong light. Coral-pink bracts and yellow branches make the bloom a standout in both landscape and interiorscape settings.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Upright rosette; slow clumper; epiphytic or terrestrial
Height: 36–42 in (91–107 cm); up to 48 in in bloom
Leaves: Broad, silver-green with creamy white variegation; finely serrate margins; blushes pink in sun
Flowers: Coral-pink bracts with yellow branches; chantinii-style inflorescence; long-lasting bloom
Fruit: Yellow berries; ornamental; retained in inflorescence
Ecology: Leaf tanks support microfauna; attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Partial sun to bright filtered light; best color in strong light
Watering: Moderate; keep central tank filled and flush monthly
Soil: Well-draining mix; suitable for pots or epiphytic mounting
Temperature: Protect below 35°F (1.6°C); not frost-tolerant
Humidity: High humidity preferred
Propagation: Division of pups; asexual propagation prohibited under USPP12,078P2
Tolerance: Heat, humidity; low salt tolerance
 
Landscape Use Ideal for tropical borders, specimen containers, and shaded patios. Pairs well with Aechmea ‘Harvey’s Pride’, Vriesea ‘Nova’, and Neoregelia ‘Galaxy’.