Family: Bromeliad
Sub-Family: Tillandsioideae:
Genus: Tillandsia
Sub-Genus:
Native distribution and habitat: The plant is endemic to Honduras and was described by Werner Rauh- It is an epiphytic species that is found on Coffee and Mahogany trees, near Gracias and Catamacas, near Juticalpa, at levations
up to. 1200, m.
Growth habit: The plant forms a typical rosette and when Mature is about 15cm in both height and width.
Foliage: The sword-shaped leaves are stiff, of a pale green color with a coating of silver trichomes. The central leaves turn red rose at flowering.
Flowers: The inflorescence is red and striking The magnificent flowers are blue to purple
Seed:
Pups:
Cultivation: Bright light and moderate watering. The plant is fairly easy to grow and propagate. While it is uggested that the plant can tolerate temperatures only above 1°C, keep dryer in cooler periods.
Availability: A relatively rare species
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