Ah hah, I see now. Sorry, terrible eyes, Aechmea 'Mend' does indeed have teeth, thanks for correcting me. I also misspoke when I referred to slips, I meant suckers, as in the pups coming from the base of the parent and not the fruit. On that note I'd like to point out that I've had very mixed results on the number of slips vs suckers on comosus. When it comes to 'Smooth Cayenne' (supermarket pineapple) I definitely get more slips than suckers, but with the 3 other cultivars I keep I get more suckers than slips! I'm still a little skeptical, though, based on how tubular and upright the plant looks in the picture. 'Mend' seems like a rather broad-leafed Aechmea. More pictures could certainly help, and it is often the case that the overall plant shape changes significantly as they mature. This post was edited by naoh123 on Mon, Aug 25, 14 at 23:01

It may be Tillandsia confinis.

Hi guys I am afraid I was a little bit naughty. As I got no replies, I reposted on Name that Plant forum. B. humilis was suggested. Too cold and wet. iochroma, suggested Fascicularia bicolor . This, I think, a very good candidate for it. It turns out that is is known to grow in old gardens in the area and is more than capable of coping with the conditions. We are currently in winter and down here that means rain and strong winds off the Atlantic. Once spring comes a visiting again, I intend to pay another visit., Hopefully it will have lots more bracts. Thanks for your inputs, guys. Fof

Hi guys peren. I doubt if this is it, though just possible, due to hardiness. iochroma. I think you hit it. Thanks guys Fof