Which bromeliad genera produce long-lasting colorful bracts or berries?

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Within the Bromeliaceae family, the genera Aechmea and Guzmania are noted for producing colorful spikes or heads of long-lasting, leathery bracts or bright berries.1

While many bromeliads are cultivated for their ornamental value, these two genera are specifically recognized for these durable, decorative features. Other genera, such as Neoregelia and Nidularium, also feature striking coloration, though their appearance is often characterized by a cup of brilliant crimson inner leaves surrounding the flowers rather than the prominent spikes found in Aechmea or Guzmania.123