Urn plant, also known as silver vase, is an epiphytic plant known for its elegantly arcing leaves striped with silvery gray and its showy pink bract, which resembles a large flower. However, this bract actually holds many small purple, red, or blue flowers that will appear at the height of the plant's bloom. This member of the bromeliad family is native to the warm, humid climate of Brazil but makes an excellent indoor plant in temperate regions. Urn plant grows best with partial sunlight, moist but well-drained soil, and temperatures between 60°F and 85°F.
