Tillandsia paleacea ssp. apurimacensis Air Plant branched flower spike with deep

branched flower spike with deep red bracts that contrast well with the purple tubular flowers

It is native to Argentina

The Deuterocohnia's are a lovely genus of about 12 to 15 species of terrestrial or liphophytic (rock growing) Bromeliads

Seed parent 'Small World'

'Inca Gold'

Tillandsia paleacea ssp. apurimacensis Air Plant branched flower spike with deepTillandsia paleacea ssp appurimacensis is a sub species of T. paleacea. It is named after the region Apurimac in Peru where it is found growing towards the sea in coastal deserts. It has soft furry, silver leaves and produces a flower spike with lovely scented, purple flowers. This species is slow growing but easy to keep in high light levels or full sun with regular misting and good air movement.