Tillandsia Mayan Gold (Tillandsia gayi x Tillandsia leucolepis)
Tillandsia Mayan Gold (Tillandsia gayi x Tillandsia leucolepis)
Tillandsia Mayan Gold (Tillandsia gayi x Tillandsia leucolepis)

Tillandsia Mayan Gold (Tillandsia gayi x Tillandsia leucolepis)

Regular price $150.00 Sale

Origins: John Arden Hybrid

Bloom: Long compound pendant inflorescence with a reddish-pink stem and scapes, and yellow-green bracts

Light: Strong indirect and/or filtered light

Water: Spray twice a week, allow to dry between watering.  Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 4 hours as necessary

 

John made a lot of unusual crosses, this being among the most unusual.  Both of these species are rarely seen in true species form, and they definitely are not seen often in crosses. The leaves have a deep purple hue and are semi stiff, forming an upright open rosette