Tillandsia exserta
Tillandsia exserta
Tillandsia exserta

Tillandsia exserta

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Origins: Northwestern Mexico

Bloom: Wine red inflorescence and bract with light purple tubular flowers

Light: Adaptable, best in strong indirect light

Ideal for: Outdoors

Water: Spray or dunk once a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 4 hours as necessary

 

Exserta is a personal favorite of mine for its long, thin, graceful leaves that cascade like a fountain from the plant.  The inflorescence is quite long on this bloom and will take at least 6 months to complete bloom, giving you plenty of time to enjoy it.