Tillandsia rhodocephala
Tillandsia rhodocephala
Tillandsia rhodocephala

Tillandsia rhodocephala

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Origins: Mexico

Bloom: Long, capitate inflorescence similar to other plants in the capitata complex.  Upper foliage produces a nice salmon-pink color and produces purple tubular flowers

Light: Strong indirect or filtered light

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

 

Reminds me of riohondoensis on steroids.  Soft green-gray leaves that gently recurve and densely stack.  Can reach 12-14" across at maturity and has a traditional capitata type bloom