This beautiful species is native to only a couple of isolated canyons in central Honduras. A large upright grower to over 30 inches, with stiff, greenish leaves and an inflorescence of long pink, upright, terete branches.

In nature it lives at the base of cliffs, supporting itself against rocks and other plants. In cultivation it can be kept bare root, mounted or may be potted in a well drained media.

*VIPP plants are large Offsets

The largest form, native to the desert valleys of central Ecuador. Often found growing as a saxicole or on cacti, this form differs from the typical in being much larger, with a bulbous base that can reach three inches in diameter and strictly upright, fine reddish-brown leaves. The inflorescence is longer, exceeding the foliage by several inches, branched and producing many yellow flowers which have a mild fragrance. An easy species to cultivate. Grows into a nice slightly stoloniferous cluster and does well mounted or potted in a very loose, well-drained media.

A native of south-central, western Mexico, this is one of the most sought Tillandsias for collections, and with good reason. The plants are simply beautiful. Each forms a neat, open rosette of wide, glabrous, slightly orange colored leaves, which recurve downward to form an almost ball like appearance. The inflorescence is tall with multiple, inflated bright yellow and red branches. Very bright and long lasting. Takes on more vivid colors in strong light. Grows best mounted. Does not like cold!