Tillandsia rauhii NO DESCRIPTION A naturally occurring hybrid of

A naturally occurring hybrid of brachycaulos x dasyliriifolia from Mexico

The leaf color is deep purple-burgundy with a metallic silvery sheen

with a slight grayish tint

This species likes well draining soil

This species has the designation of ‘km 85’ which refers to the locality in Oaxaca where it was found so we keep this on the labels for reference

Tillandsia rauhii NO DESCRIPTION A naturally occurring hybrid ofA large growing lithophyte from Peru. Forming an open rosette shape with leaves up to four inches wide it is green but blushes red in strong light. The leaves are coated with a waxy powder, similar to Catopsis and some Alcantarea, which is thought to protect it from the hot desert sun. The inflorescence is heavily branched with long, thick branches about eight inches long, on a stout scape that becomes semi pendant with the weight of the branches.