Bromeliad Collecting Corner: Aechmea Samurai and Shogun! Let’s take a look at two similar but also different cultivars of Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea Samurai and Aechmea Shogun. With their yellow variegation, one in the middle of the leaf and the other on the margins, these two standout bromeliads make great additions to any bromeliad collection! Collection bromeliads is fun and easy, so come on everybody, “Let’s get growing and have some fun!”