Identifying a Bromeliad with Cupped Leaves

Your description—wide, tough leaves forming a central cup, with pink, prickly-edged “bulbs”—matches a bromeliad (likely an Aechmea or Neoregelia hybrid). These are tropical rainforest plants, not hardy outdoors in freezing temps.

Care Basics

• Water: Keep the central cup filled; keep potting mix lightly moist.
• Light: Bright indirect light; no direct sun.
• Humidity: High humidity helps—mist or use a pebble tray.

Compare photos at Bromeliad Society International or Bromeliads.info to confirm the exact variety.