Tillandsia lotteae Size:Large takes well to ordinary bromeliad

takes well to ordinary bromeliad care

wide leaved hybrid from Chester Skotak

The leaves have red concentric bands and as the plant matures it develops a red veneer overall

A symmetrical rosette of three inch wide leaves to 20 inches across is deep red with light green-eyed spots

and the variegation is covered with a veneer of bubblegum pink

Tillandsia lotteae Size:Large takes well to ordinary bromeliadA species related to Tillandsia xiphioides has relatively few, stiff leaves in an open rosette, with a lanceolate inflorescence of yellow. Flowers are yellow, but unlike xiphioides, not fragrant. We found this species growing on rocks in the full sun, not far from the Rio Santa Rosa in central Bolivia. Crossing the Santa Rosa in our little jeep, we were nearly swept away when the water got as deep as our door handles! This rare plant had not been in