Tillandsia kickiae
Tillandsia kickiae
Tillandsia kickiae
Tillandsia kickiae

Tillandsia kickiae

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Origins: Ecuador

Bloom: Simple, semi pendulant compound inflorescence with pink bracts and deep purple flowers

Ideal for: Indoors or Outdoors

Light: 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

 

This is a recently described species (2018) formerly known as a tillandsia/vriesea closely related to tillandsia espinosae.  Kickiae could be a natural hybrid of espinosae, with leaves that are scurfier and not quite as stiff as espinosae and a much different inflorescence.  Grows pups off a short stolon (stem) making them easier to remove but also creates a cool structure if left on the mother plant