Portea kermesina contains a dozen or so broad green and red leaves, that reach 30 inches long and two inches wide.

The plant produces a flower spike with "large, rose bracts and blue-petaled flowers."
The inflorescence flowers at a height of 6-8 inches and is characterized by a purplish red color.

Porteas from Brazil are some of the most decorative.
Portea kermesina has apple green leaves and thrives in diffused light.
Portea kermesina contains a dozen or so broad green and red leaves, that reach 30 inches long and two inches wide.
The plant produces a flower spike with "large, rose bracts and blue-petaled flowers." The inflorescence flowers at a height of 6-8 inches and is characterized by a purplish red color.
Porteas from Brazil are some of the most decorative. Portea kermesina has apple green leaves and thrives in diffused light.
Portea kermesina