Tillandsia sp. (labeled as Tillandsia aeranthos type, probably Tillandsia aeranthos x Tillandsia ixioides)
Tillandsia sp. (labeled as Tillandsia aeranthos type, probably Tillandsia aeranthos x Tillandsia ixioides)
Tillandsia sp. (labeled as Tillandsia aeranthos type, probably Tillandsia aeranthos x Tillandsia ixioides)

Tillandsia sp. (labeled as Tillandsia aeranthos type, probably Tillandsia aeranthos x Tillandsia ixioides)

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Origins: Unknown origins

Bloom: Short, simple inflorescence with a vibrant pink bract and pale blue, almost gray flowers.  Very unique from other aeranthos blooms

Ideal for: Indoors/Outdoors

Light: Strong indirect and/or filtered light, some direct light okay

Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Soak for up to 4 hours as necessary to rehydrate during hotter and drier months

 

One of the most striking shapes I have ever come across.  Though it isn't an established cultivar, in my opinion this is a must have.  A beautiful, star shaped rosette with leaves densely stacked that are quite brittle, more like an ixioides leaf.  Really unique flower color, and leaves that retain  purple hue throughout the year. My guess is the other parent is ixioides based on the stiffness of the leaves and the gray hues