This is a Billbergia windii (cross between B. nutans and B. rosea). Leaves can be as long as 30", inflorescence probably 24-30" hanging down well below the pot. Can bloom any time but winter seems to be its preference (in Michigan). It multiplies fast and is especially showy when it has multiple scapes.

Thanks Stat -- the combinations are almost always accidental! I go by the "there's a hole, fill it with a daylily" routine. Twix, I love both new Hansons from this year. I still have one from 2013 that doesn't look like it will bloom again this year, and I was really excited about that one. I think it's time to move things around a little in the garden. I love the name Vanilla Gorilla, too. Mantis, I've had Eternal Warrior for years, but it's been partially shaded the entire time I've grown it, so I don't think I can honestly assess its performance.

Hi everyone. Sheila - You are correct; you plant is a Billbergia and possibly a hybrid. As for its name, sorry but I can’t help you as there are several similar looking Billbergia hybrids. I have found the best time to divide and re-pot these plants is during late spring when the weather is warming up and plants are starting to grow again after their winter “go slow”. Because of their shape and being taller than many other bromeliads, when first re-potted, they are inclined to topple over until a new root system is established. To prevent this I stake them by equally spacing three wooden chopsticks or thick wooded kebab skewers around the plant. The plant must not be allowed to move otherwise the new roots will be broken off and won’t grow. Billbergias potted three months previously as pups (stakes still in place) I find they do better in a smaller pot than usual, but unfortunately because of their height they are inclined to topple over, so I support mine in wire mesh cradles until established and then I hang them from the shade house roof timbers using plastic hangers. This solves two problems; it stops them toppling over and it also provides access to good light which is essential for them to produce good colour. I find they’ll grow OK without fertilising but if you do chose to fertilise, avoid fertilisers high in Nitrogen as this will rob them of their colour. Check the N.P.K on the label and make sure there is a higher percentage of Potassium than Nitrogen. All the best, Nev.

Mage Quest looks great, but are you happy about the applique patterns? I remember last year you kept saying you didn't like appliques because they didn't look natural. Are appliques growing on you? I love them. Lollipop Kisses is such a cutie. I think it's my favorite of these. How nice that it was a bonus. I like getting bonuses because the blooms are usually something I wouldn't select, but they really add some pizzazz to the garden. Debra