Tillandsia espinosae Large Form purple flower you should see a picture

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A very showy plant

A good mix is orchid bark or mix with sphagnum added

The foliage is covered with white trichomes on the underside of the leaves

This species experiences cold temps and snows in it’s natural range

Tillandsia espinosae Large Form purple flower you should see a pictureThis is the same plant in every way as the regular form of the species, except much, much larger. Reaching up to 12 inches in diameter, with stolons of 6 to 8 inches, it is an impressive plant. The many leaves are silvery, with an 8 inch bright red spike with blue flowers. This rare form is restricted to the north central Pacific coast of Ecuador. Grow mounted, bright as with most Tillandsias. Please note that this species was described as and was