Bromeliad Cultivar Register (14598) 2018-03-09

*ORTHOPHYTUM ‘Fire Opal’*	Georgusis, James	2016
Mature, open rosette to 12" (30cm.) diameter x 16" (40cm.) high in bloom. Brick red, arching, serrated /brown-spined leaves which are narrowly-triangular and taper to a point. Erect, mealy-stemmed spike with brick red, bracteate leaves and an inflorescence of golden / lime green floral bracts and white flowers. Strong pupping habit. Grex sibling = O. 'Sunset'. Reg. Doc. 2/2018. Country of origin: Louisiana USA
Seed Parent: sucrei (red form)	Pollen Parent: grossiorum