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Vase Shaped open foliage is coarse with spiny leaf margins. Slow growth rate height 2' to 4' and spread of 2' to 4'. Perennial in USDA hardiness zone 10B. Plant in full bright sun, they reward you with the brilliant orange and eventually a vibrant raspberry-orange color. The branched flower spike rises tall above the large bromeliad and is fire red. The color is so bold that it can be seen from down the street and creates spectacular curb appeal. For maximum wow factor in the landscape combine with raspberry or hot pink flowered plants. The long-lasting bracts are most noticeable. They can be used as cut flowers indoors for a period of weeks. Makes a great specimen plant or hedge.

Bright orange flower adds wow factor to any sunny location. Well worth overwintering in northern climates. Here's how:
When these plants die back, these underground structures can be dug and stored in a cool, dark place through the winter. The best time to dig the bulbs and tubers is after a light frost has killed the tops back. Trim the stems down to 4-6 inches and dig the plant up. Allow the tubers to dry slightly for a day or so before storing. Place the tubers in a crate or box with ventilation holes and bury the tubers in peat moss or wood shavings. You can bring a trash bag to your local hardware store where they cut the wood and ask them to empty their bin of saw dust.
Place the box in a cool (45-50 degree), dark area. Inspect the tubers regularly through the winter checking for rotting or excessive shrinkage. If tubers are drying out, add just a small amount of moisture to the peat. About 4-6 weeks before the last frost in the spring, pot the dormant tubers and place them in a warm, sunny area. This will give you a head start on having some tropical transplants for your garden.