Tillandsia Corinne (Tillandsia circinnatoides x Tillandsia ionantha)
Tillandsia Corinne (Tillandsia circinnatoides x Tillandsia ionantha)

Tillandsia Corinne (Tillandsia circinnatoides x Tillandsia ionantha)

Regular price $40.00 Sale

Origins: Natural hybrid from Mexico

Bloom: Short simple to compound inflorescence with one or several small red bracts that barely escape the upper leaves and purple tubular flowers

Light: Strong indirect light, partial 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 is a natural hybrid Pam Koide found in Mexico in the 80's, one I actually acquired by accident early in my collecting career.  A nice guy in town sold me one and he had no idea what it was but he lived near Bird Rock, so I took it there and Pam confirmed the ID.  It's quite prolific, producing many fast growing offsets.  I like the thick, succulent leaves that look and feel slightly leathery, and upper foliage blushes a bit during bloom