Tillandsia balbisiana Florida VIPP 2-22-21 *Some blemishes on lower leaves

*Some blemishes on lower leaves

It has very large spines which give it character and an erect inflorescence with large green flowers

The plant is larger than bulbosa

A 12 inch upright rosette with arching leaves

This is a new species

Tillandsia balbisiana Florida VIPP 2-22-21 *Some blemishes on lower leavesTillandsia balbisiana The Florida form of this wide ranging species that occurs from Florida, the Caribbean down through Mexico and Central America and Northern South America. The Florida form tends to grow in open woods and cypress swamps from twigs in the full sun to shaded hammocks. An elongated bulbous base formed by the leaves that constrict before flaring out to an open but few leaved rosette. The inflorescence is tall, branched and lacquer red.