Tillandsia latifolia 'Tom Thumb' VIPP 2-8-21 and white margins

and white margins

Rather slow growing but worth the wait

Does not like to be dried out but does not like to be too moist either

Foliage is fairly narrow

same basic shape

Tillandsia latifolia 'Tom Thumb' VIPP 2-8-21 and white marginsThis cultivar is among the smallest of the many forms of Tillandsia latifolia v. latifolia. In cultivation it grows to about three inches across with narrowly triangular, silvery gray leaves. It always forms a new offset on its inflorescence. This is an apparent adaptation to its habitat of shifting sand dunes in northern Peru. It also forms additional offsets, mostly around the base of the inflorescence, so is a prolific grower. Prefers bright