Tillandsia aeranthos var. grisea Tillandsia 2 These plants can survive these

These plants can survive these long drought periods by utilising small amounts of evaporating dew

There are many sub-species and varieties of Tillandsia ionantha

This is Tillandsia capillaris f

Hannibal Lecter only much more compact

Easy to grow and can become quite large

Tillandsia aeranthos var. grisea Tillandsia 2 These plants can survive theseNative to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina from near sea level to several hundred meters altitude. It is known as the Carnation of the sky by the Argentineans and is very popular with Hummingbirds that love the nectar. It grows into clumps of up to a dozen or more rosettes and is a regular and easy bloomer, flowering in the spring with lovely pink bracts and deep purple flowers. This particular form of aeranthos is very large growing and has very nice