Tillandsia capitata Rubra (formerly sold as Eric Knobloch Red Form)
Tillandsia capitata Rubra (formerly sold as Eric Knobloch Red Form)
Tillandsia capitata Rubra (formerly sold as Eric Knobloch Red Form)
Tillandsia capitata Rubra (formerly sold as Eric Knobloch Red Form)

Tillandsia capitata Rubra (formerly sold as Eric Knobloch Red Form)

Regular price $50.00 $25.00 Sale

Origins: Manmade hybrid

Bloom: Short, simple red inflorescence that produces purple flowers.  The upper foliage remains red year round 

Ideal for: Indoors/Outdoors

Light: Strong indirect and/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 something of a mystery; I have seen it sold under three different names.  You may also find it as Eric Knobloch red form and Love Knot, but the grower that I bought them from sells them as capitata Rubra.  Whatever it truly is, it's a gorgeous plant that holds its color year round and has a nice, compact shape.