Tillandsia Best In Class (Tillandsia xerographica x Tillandsia rothii)
Tillandsia Best In Class (Tillandsia xerographica x Tillandsia rothii)
Tillandsia Best In Class (Tillandsia xerographica x Tillandsia rothii)

Tillandsia Best In Class (Tillandsia xerographica x Tillandsia rothii)

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Origins: Paul Isley hybrid

Bloom: Large compound inflorescence with many green and reddish bracts with red sheaths, producing cream colored 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 2 hours as necessary.  Be sure to thoroughly dry base after soaking to avoid rotting

 

A cross of two classic showstopping species.  Tillandsia rothii and xerographica already have a pretty similar shape, but are on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of trichome density.  The result is an intermediate gray/green color on the leaves with the classic open rosette shape and long curly leaves of both species.  Bloom has structure of xerographica with colors of rothii