Origins: Eastern Mexico
Bloom: Long slender red and yellow inflorescence and bracts with purple flowers
Light: Strong indirect light, partial direct light
Ideal for: Outdoors
Water: Spray or dunk once a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours. Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 4 hours as necessary
The species ulticulata is the first Tillandsia ever identified back in 1737! This one is commonly known as the spreading air plant, and from the pictures you can see why! I different variety of ulticulata (ultriculata v ultriculata) is native to Florida and George bus have been devastated in recent decades by Weevils.
