Aechmea chantinii is a bromeliad with bold, arching leaves banded in silver and deep green like zebra stripes. When it blooms, a branched spike of orange-red bracts and yellow flowers rises from the center and holds its color for weeks.

Grow it in bright, indirect light in a fast-draining orchid or bromeliad mix. Keep the central cup filled with fresh water and let the mix go slightly dry between waterings. It appreciates humidity and steady, moderate room temperatures.