Do you have pics? I am not sure of the name of one of mine. Maybe we can trade.

Of course I misspelled the name, LOL.
It should be "Bromelia balansae".

You can see a good photo at:

www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Bromelia_balansae.html

ALso, ignore the data they have about hardiness, this plant goes all the way to the high teens and low 20's WITHOUT PROTECTION and WITHOUT DAMAGE