Tillandsia purpurea enano 'Shooting Star'
Tillandsia purpurea enano 'Shooting Star'
Tillandsia purpurea enano 'Shooting Star'

Tillandsia purpurea enano 'Shooting Star'

Regular price $2.00 Sale

Origins: Peru, Ecuador

Bloom: Short inflorescence with multiple purple bracts that produce small white flowers with a purple band on the edge.  Very fragrant, smelling earthy like chai or cinnamon

Ideal for: Outdoors

Light: Indirect or filtered sun, can handle partial direct light

Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Add an extra watering to rehydrate during hotter and drier months

 

This is a dwarf form of purpurea that grows long with stacked leaves that resemble a star shape when you look down at the plant.  This variety is commonly called purpurea 'Shooting Star' Produces offsets during and outside of bloom