Aechmea plant named `Grey Ghost`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Aechmea fasciata is provided which forms a large abundantly branched pink-bracted inflorescence with contrasting blue flowers. The leaves are wide and spineless and prominently display silver-white coloration (as illustrated). The new variety can be readily distinguished from the `DeLeon` variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,832) by the greater degree of branching of the inflorescence, a greater width of the leaves, and the presence of more silver-white coloration on the leaves.

I Claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Aechmea fasciata plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms a large pink-bracted inflorescence that is abundantly branched, and   (b) forms wide spineless leaves that heavily display a silver-white coloration; substantially as herein illustrated and described.