Tillandsia chiapensis hybrid
Tillandsia chiapensis hybrid
Tillandsia chiapensis hybrid

Tillandsia chiapensis hybrid

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Origins: Mark Dimmitt hybrid

Bloom: Long, simple inflorescence with one large thick red bract, produces purple flowers

Light: Strong indirect or filtered light, some direct light okay

Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 4 hours as necessary

 

Mark gave Pam Koide 3 different grexes of a chiapensis hybrid, unknown parentage.  This one produces one of the largest bracts I have seen, measuring up to 12" long (Bird Rock sells this plant as TX242C).  Foliage produces a nice red hue year round when grown in strong light.  If you don't care about exact parentage, this is a cool hybrid to have 

 

Blooming plant for reference, plant in other photos is what you receive