Lemeltonia narthecioides X BILLMEA dark pink and the branches

dark pink and the branches are pink at the base

The inflorescence is branched and pinkish

The inflorescence is erect with red bracts

dry and stiff shield or basket fronds at the base of the foliage fronds which serve a multi purpose of protecting the creeping rhizomes and catching moisture and leaf litter which decompose to feed the fern

though it may wait until the inflorescence is almost finished

Lemeltonia narthecioides X BILLMEA dark pink and the branchesAn Ecuadorean plant that grows in large clusters which resemble a lions mane. Native to moist forests from sea level to 5,000 feet or so, this plant grows readily potted or mounted, if kept a little moist. The inflorescence is a tall, distichous spike with flowers arranged so as to resemble a ladder. The flower petals are white and quite sweetly fragrant. Easy to grow.