Tillandsia paleacea 'Mini Flaca'
Tillandsia paleacea 'Mini Flaca'

Tillandsia paleacea 'Mini Flaca'

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Origins: Unknown locality, from the collection of L. Hromadnik

Bloom: Short, simple inflorescence with purple bracts and purple 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.  Keep on the drier side during cold season

 

This form of paleacea originally came from the collection of Lotte Hromadnik and I didn't receive any collection data, so I am calling it 'Mini Flaca' for lack of a proper name. Like T. paleacea 'Flaca' from Bird Rock Tropicals, this is a thinner form of paleacea with wavy leaves and quickly grows into chains/clumps.  This grows well in a bright area with good air flow, here in San Diego I can grow it in full sun as is true of the other forms of paleacea. The main difference between this plant and the BRT 'Flaca' is that this plant is less than half the size