Tillandsia streptophylla Mounted on drift wood Tillandsia arhiza-juliae the difference between this species

the difference between this species and the ionanthas is that the flower spike protrudes from the rosette

Here is a lovely near flowering size plant mounted and rooted onto a small piece of drift wood

Tillandsia imperialis is an epiphytic species endemic to Mexico specifically the states Hidalgo

The leaves are deep green to yellow with heavy spotting and splotching in tomato red

Tillandsia streptophylla Mounted on drift wood Tillandsia arhiza-juliae the difference between this speciesTillandsia streptophylla is native from Southern Mexico to Honduras, it is another species that has (in the wild) ant associations (a myrmecophyte). It has a lovely shape with long soft silvery green leaves like tagliatelle pasta that fold back over its bulbous base, the flower spike is elaborate with pink primary bracts and bright green flower bracts with contrasting purple flowers. This species likes high light levels with regular misting and good