Tillandsia mallemontii Size:Small Clump The undersides of the leaves

The undersides of the leaves have a medium dense scurf of white trichomes

a grex of 'Pink Brocade' x 'Frostbite

Also does well potted and is one of the few nice 'collectible' Puyas

in bright light and limited fertilizer

Little that is

Tillandsia mallemontii Size:Small Clump The undersides of the leavesA surprising little plant from Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest. Growing in colonies of a few to many dozen plants, a small clump may resemble Til. recurvata until it flowers. Don't worry about confusing the two, though, as mallemontii is nearly always covered with many large purple, fragrant flowers. Certainly one of the easiest of all Tillandsias to grow. Enjoys good air circulation, medium to bright shaded conditions and frequent watering with fast