SIZE: Small - approx 3”. It will be about an inch smaller than pictured here
DESCRIPTION: This amazing plant is highly desired in the Tillandsia community for it's curly leaves and upright growing pattern. This plant gets curly leaves between waterings. When it is freshly hydrated, the leaves unravel and open it. It is quite the site to see. Streptophylla always sells quickly due to its interesting growing habits. We have a limited stock of these available. Current crop has a beautiful shape!
NOTE: The brown coloration at the bottom of this plant is normal for the species. It is not an indicator of rot. This is a soft leaved species. If there is rot, it will be brown from the central area of the top of the plant where the new growth comes out.
TAXONOMY:
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Tillandsia |
| Subgenus: | Tillandsia subg. Tillandsia |
| Species: |
T. streptophylla
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