Tillandsia Queen's Surprise (carlsoniae x achyrostachys)
Tillandsia Queen's Surprise (carlsoniae x achyrostachys)
Tillandsia Queen's Surprise (carlsoniae x achyrostachys)

Tillandsia Queen's Surprise (carlsoniae x achyrostachys)

Regular price $175.00 Sale

Origins: Pam Koide hybrid

Bloom: Short, compound inflorescence with several red/pink bracts and purple flowers

Light: Strong indirect, filtered, or partial direct light

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

 

I really like the name of this plant, because the plant is rather unassuming when not in bloom, but once it spikes, it puts on a real show.  Both parents have pretty impressive blooms on their own, so it's no SURPRISE their progeny does the same.  Very scurfy, and a nice, tight, compact shape