Tillandsia Nessie (rothii x rhodocephala)
Tillandsia Nessie (rothii x rhodocephala)
Tillandsia Nessie (rothii x rhodocephala)
Tillandsia Nessie (rothii x rhodocephala)

Tillandsia Nessie (rothii x rhodocephala)

Regular price $100.00 Sale

Origins: Hybrid created by Pam Koide

Bloom: Intermediate length semi capitate inflorescence with a red stem and many red/orange bracts that emerge noticeably from the scapes.  Upper foliage produces a beautiful muted red blush and flowers are pale purple

Light: Strong indirect or filtered light

Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 2 hours as necessary

 

Not only does this plant have one of the coolest names in the genus, but it's got a stunning shape.  Wide, stiff, green gray leaves densely stack and recurve as the plant matures, and the inflorescence which has a thick stem and beautiful color put on quite a show

 

You will receive the pup pictured, blooming plant for reference