Acanthostachys pitcairnioides Caudiciform Compare that to some Aeonium

Compare that to some Aeonium species with heads that can reach 2-3' wide and get several feet tall

stemmed species with the fat succulent species

Astrophytum asterias x capricorne  A very interesting hybrid between two attractive Astrophytum species

well draining soil

They are shown  growing in 6" pots

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides Caudiciform Compare that to some AeoniumAcanthostachys pitcairnioides Family: Bromeliaceae An unusual terrestrial bromeliad that has narrow orange and green leaves. It looks more like a succulent than a typical bromeliad. Care is more similar to a succulent too. Plant in a succulent mix and water the soil when it is drying out. It takes up water from the roots, not from the leaves (unlike most bromeliads). Brighter light makes the leaves more orange. Protect from frost. You will receive a