Tillandsia erubescens (likely mislabeled or hybrid)
Tillandsia erubescens (likely mislabeled or hybrid)

Tillandsia erubescens (likely mislabeled or hybrid)

Regular price $20.00 Sale

Origins: Mexico

Bloom: Short, simple reddish/pink inflorescence with yellow colored flowers

Ideal for: Indoors/Outdoors

Light: Strong indirect and/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

 

I believe this is actually a hybrid as the flowers are not true yellow like erubescens. This is a species that is rather unassuming when not in bloom; simple gray indistinct foliage.  But the color combination of the bloom is outstanding; bright yellow flowers and a vibrant red/pink inflorescence.