Origins: Peru, Ecuador
Bloom: Small compound gray inflorescence with white flowers that have a purple band around the edge. Strongly fragrant
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
Purpurea is one of the more diverse species of tillandsia, with over 15 different identified varieties. This is a smaller form that grows caluscently in a tight column that spirals as it grows. Produces strongly fragrant flowers, typical of purpurea
