Lemeltonia narthecioides X BILLMEA dry and stiff shield or

dry and stiff shield or basket fronds at the base of the foliage fronds which serve a multi purpose of protecting the creeping rhizomes and catching moisture and leaf litter which decompose to feed the fern

This cross was also done by Paul Isley and his cross is named Tillandsia ‘Mr

The inflorescence is erect with red bracts

The leaves are a bright mahogany color with numerous spots and blotches of white

though it may wait until the inflorescence is almost finished

Lemeltonia narthecioides X BILLMEA dry and stiff shield orAn Ecuadorean plant that grows in large clusters which resemble a lions mane. Native to moist forests from sea level to 5,000 feet or so, this plant grows readily potted or mounted, if kept a little moist. The inflorescence is a tall, distichous spike with flowers arranged so as to resemble a ladder. The flower petals are white and quite sweetly fragrant. Easy to grow.