Tillandsia sp. (aeranthos type)
Tillandsia sp. (aeranthos type)

Tillandsia sp. (aeranthos type)

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Origins: Bolivia, cultivated in America at Bird Rock Tropicals via Fuchsia Land in Los Angeles

Bloom: Short, simple inflorescence with a bright pink bract and pale lavender 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

 

This plant is likely related to something in the aeranthos complex or a hybrid of it.  Grows caulescently with an open, semi upright rosette and a deep but pale purple hue.  Nice for a splash of color and seems to produce offsets throughout it's life cycle, not just during bloom