Tillandsia paucifolia
Tillandsia paucifolia
Tillandsia paucifolia

Tillandsia paucifolia

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Origins: Bahamas, Cuba, DR, Mexico, Guatemala, Columbia, Venezuela

Bloom: Short, compound inflorescence that blushes pink with purple tubular flowers

Light: Strong indirect and/or filtered light

Ideal for: Indoors/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

 

This is an interesting species that has defied some of the typical rules of tillandsia in my experience.  Despite having fairly dense trichomes and a stiff leaf, it can't handle a ton of direct sun like other plants with those features.  Also, despite having a very xeric appearance, this species has a much more narrow temperature preference to that of other xeric species.  Recurving shape, nice little bloom, and a strong pupper

 

Currently in bloom