Tillandsia Silverado (chiapensis x xerographica)
Tillandsia Silverado (chiapensis x xerographica)
Tillandsia Silverado (chiapensis x xerographica)
Tillandsia Silverado (chiapensis x xerographica)
Tillandsia Silverado (chiapensis x xerographica)
Tillandsia Silverado (chiapensis x xerographica)

Tillandsia Silverado (chiapensis x xerographica)

Regular price $75.00 $50.00 Sale

Origins: Created by John Arden

Bloom: Large, compound inflorescence with many large multi colored bracts showing yellows, pinks, and reds with purple flowers

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

Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Soak monthly to rehydrate up to an hour as necessary.  Be sure to dry the center of the plant completely if you fully submerge it in water to avoid rotting

 

This is a legendary hybrid and a must have for collectors.  It have thick, succulent, chiapensis like leaves that are densely covered in trichomes.  The leaves gently recurve and typically have a slight spiral pattern to them.  The bloom is large and colorful, although the plant overall is slow growing as both parents are

 

 Due to CITES regulations this plant can only ship within the US, not available for international shipping

 

Pups in front of blooming plant are the plants available