Tillandsia jonesii Tillandsia ionantha 'Silver' curling in quickly between waterings

curling in quickly between waterings acting a visible marker of its thirst

Aechmea cylindrata is very easy to grow in a pot with a normal Bromeliad mix of peat and potting bark

This is a good thick leaved form

select clone of 'Gespacho' F2 from Tropiflora in Florida USA

Tillandsia jonesii Tillandsia ionantha 'Silver' curling in quickly between wateringsTillandsia jonesii is a 2008 newly described species from Brazil. It has wonderful dark purple leaves, red flower spikes and deep blue purple flowers that open to reveal the yellow pollen inside. The plant is similar in appearance to T. aeranthos. This is a very rarely offered species. Otherwise easy to grow with bright light and regular misting. These are small plants available.