Family: Bromeliad
Sub-Family: Tillandsioideae:
Genus: Tillandsia
Sub-Genus:
Native distribution and habitat: The species is native to Minas Gerais, Brazil
and found at elevations up to 800 m
Growth habit: As T. leonamiana matures it forms small fine leafed clumps of
foliage that is like green silver twisted wire or needles
Foliage: T. leonamiana has green white, velvety leaves covered with trichomes.
Flowers: T. leonamiana has white flowers on red orange bracts. The flowers
are short and tubular, they have confined stamens, and the petals are slightly
keeled.
Seed:
Pups:
Cultivation: The species does not need much watering but as it responds to
a hot and humid climate, regular misting is key. The reproduction is made by
runners.
Availability: Not often available.
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