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Bromeliad Cultivar Register (12320) 2014-07-12

xPITKIA ‘Phet Shop Boy’ Kaewkangwal K 2012

Mature rosette to 50cms. diameter x 30cms. high. Thick, recurving purplish green leaves each tapering to a point with tiny spines and silver foliage reverse. Erect, simple inflorescence to 75cms. tall with a mealy, brown peduncle and red tubular flowers. "Phet" refers to Phetchaburi Province where this cultivar was bred, the first registered for this new bi-generic genus. Reg. Doc.6/2014.
Country of origin: Thailand

Seed Parent: Dyckia choristaminea x dawsonii Pollen Parent: Pitcairnia punicea