Tillandsia disticha Major Size:Medium This clone had unusually shiny

This clone had unusually shiny leaves of very heavy substance and a dark reddish-brown coloration on the underside of the leaves and green on top

with broad rose-red bracts and whitish ovaries and tightly coiled

green leaves mottled with darker green

probably from Margarita Island off the coast of Venezuela

but can also stay in bloom for months

Tillandsia disticha Major Size:Medium This clone had unusually shinyThe largest form, native to the desert valleys of central Ecuador. Often found growing as a saxicole or on cacti, this form differs from the typical in being much larger, with a bulbous base that can reach three inches in diameter and strictly upright, fine reddish brown leaves. The inflorescence is longer, exceeding the foliage by several inches, branched and producing many yellow flowers which have a mild fragrance. An easy species to cultivate.