Tillandsia paraensis BURMA flaring rosette with pinkish-red veneer

flaring rosette with pinkish-red veneer over white spotted

A stoloniferous plant with green to reddish leaves and a panicle of tiny yellowish berries

This is one of only two species in this odd and obscure genus

We are not sure exactly where this plant originated

The inflorescence is stout

Tillandsia paraensis BURMA flaring rosette with pinkish-red veneerA splendidly unusual and beautiful plant with a spindle shape and somewhat succulent undulating leaves. The leaves are a light gray green and often slightly banded. The inflorescence is a large inflated spike of rose red with red flowers. Native to Amazonia, it occurs in nearly all bordering countries, growing most commonly in the trees which overhang the myriad waterways. Despite its humid habit and exposure to frequent rains, it receives the best