Tillandsia gardneri v. rupicola 'Purple Form' AECHMEA with ‘almost’ white leaves

with ‘almost’ white leaves

Medium sized

An ant plant

it is native to the sun-baked sandy coastal plain of Brazil’s Maca region in Rio de Janeiro state

Tillandsia gardneri v. rupicola 'Purple Form' AECHMEA with ‘almost’ white leavesNative to seaside cliffs and other rocky habitats along the coast of Brazil. In this type of exposed habitat this form has developed thicker, coarser foliage than the typical, soft leaved form from forested areas. This is, in our opinion, the finest form and a large grower, to nearly a foot tall when in bloom. Beautiful silvery foliage and a branched, purple inflorescence. A slow growing but very choice plant. There is also a form with a pink