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Tillandsia Collections
Tillandsias, called by some the world's most unusual
airplants, are a delightful addition to any greenhouse. They are easy
to care for, exotic to look at, and interesting to study. Tillandsias
are air plants, even more so than other bromeliads and much like vandaceous
orchids. They prefer light airy conditions and daily misting in areas
of low humidity. They must be brought into protection from any freeze,
but a light frost will not usually damage them. The greener and softer
varieties like a little more water and shade. Any can be grown in
your sunniest indoor area. Enjoy your tillandsia plant for years of
blooming and pupping with good light, fresh air, and adequate but
not overabundant watering, particularly in cooler weather.
Quantities Limited - Plants Subject to Availability
Epiphyte's Delight Fertilizer-Feed with a specially
formulated bromeliad and orchid fertilizer.
#319271 8 oz. $5.95 (.5 lb)
 Tillandsia
aeranthos
The name means air flower, which could well be applied to any
tillandsia. The bright ruby red bracts of aeranthos emit contrasting
single flowers of deep indigo blue, almost black. Individual plants
develop along stems, to 4 or 5 inches in height and diameter.
The succulent leaf blades are noticeably thinner and curled when
dry. (Can be used as an indicator plant for your collection.)
Grows slowly to a large clump. Stock #200699 $4.00 (.25
lb.)
 Tillandsia
albertiana
Named for botanist Alberto Castellanos, this tillandsia has half
inch cherry red blooms, large in relation to the plants small
size. These very bright unusual blooms last about a week. It grows
2 to 3 inches in height and diameter, the leaves fanning out in
a two dimensional plane. The plant is vigorous and prolific, making
a large clump in 2 or 3 years. Shade tolerant.
Stock #203061 $1.50 (.25 lb.)
Clump Stock #200718 $5.95 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
araujei
An exotic species from Brazil that is covered with leaves like
pine needles, but they are much thicker (more succulent), and
generally all curve to one side. Over the years it can grow into
a spectacular round clump. The bloom spike is bright pink and
the flowers are white.
Stock #200727 $6.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
argentina
Grows on trees, shrubs, and rocks in northwestern Argentina. It
is usually found in large clumps. Because it is slow growing,
many hobbyists will buy several and mount them together for an
immediate effect.Prefers medium to bright light. The bloom is
splendid, producing wine-red bracts. The flaring rose-pink flower
petals recurve. In contrast with the olive-green foliage, the
effect is quite striking.
Stock #200719 $4.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
bergeri
Named for cacti researcher, Alwin Berger, this tillandsia is the
most prolific species. The blooms are violet and white colored,
resembling tiny iris flowers. Given good conditions (bright light,
adequate water and fertilizer) it forms clumps very rapidly. In
fact, it can be distinguished from T. aeranthos, even out of flower,
by its myriad of pups growing from every leaf axil.
Stock #200700 $3.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
bulbosa
A few-leafed stemless plant that varies greatly in size. The name
refers to the swollen base of the plant. The leaves appear greener
than other tillandsias because of fewer water-collecting scales.
An average adult is about 6 inches across and 5 inches in height.
When in bloom the upper leaves become a cherry red accented with
lavender flowers. It can be grown as many ferns, with frequent
watering/misting and low light.
Stock #200693 $5.00 (.25 lb.)
Tillandsia bulbosa (giant)
Stock #200728 $13.50 (.5 lb.)
 Tillandsia
caerulea
Name means blue. Bluish purple fragrant blooms on 1 foot spikes.
The foliage is very gray with water collecting cells. Grows quickly
into a fairly large round ball. Originally from Ecuador. #200983
$8.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
capitata ‘Marrón’- This variety has thick
succulent leaves and exhibits colorful, maroon leaves that become
brighter with higher levels of light. When it blooms, the center
changes to brilliant yellow. A plethora of large blue flowers
finish the spectacular display!
Stock #201469 $15.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
capitata Roja
One of the few tillandsias with colorful leaves all year round.
They are red, making a brilliant addition to one’s collection.
Produces many large, beautiful blue flowers when it blooms. Give
it bright light.
Stock #200730 $10.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
caput-medusae
In Greek mythology, Medusa was the Roman Gorgon whose coiffure
consisted of wriggling snakes- an imaginative metaphor for the
leaf blades of this species. Certainly one of our favorites. With
strong light the mauve bloom spikes can be very beautiful. Proper
care will dramatically affect not only the quality of the bloom
but the appearance of the plant as well.
Stock #200694 $6.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
concolor
A large prolific variety with a simple rosette of narrow triangular
leaves. Showy red flowers are produced in abundance from broad
sword-like inflorescence. Fast growing.
Stock #270025 $6.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
crocata
The crocus in its name refers to the saffron yellow flowers. These
same flowers are among the strongest scented in the genus. Prolific
grower, needs more sun than most. It is somewhat drought tolerant
and should not be left wet in clumps for days at a time.
Single Plant Stock #200709 $5.00 (.25 lb.)
Clumps Stock#201800 $10.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
cyanea- Suitable for pots and
prefers some shade. Striking purple flowers from a wide paddle-like
pink inflorescence. Very showy. Potted in 4 inch pot.
Stock #202066 $9.50 (.5 lb.)
 Tillandsia
diaguitensis
Growing on rocks as well as trees and shrubs, this tillandsia
averages 3 ½ inches wide and anywhere from 5 to 10 inches
tall. Silver leaves with prominent veins are arranged in a circle
along the stem. Flowers are pale yellow and sweetly pungent. Provide
the flowers with plenty of humidity. Continuous offsets produced
slowly.
Stock #200710 $7.50 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
duratii
Named for an Italian who first cultivated this species in Europe.
This one grows large, even to 3 feet tall and 15 inches wide,
not counting the bloom. Long silvery leaves tightly recurve as
a support for the plant, curling around convenient branches. The
bloom is impressively tall, producing many fragrant lilac flowers
over a month or so. Easy to grow.
Stock #200711 $12.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
fasciculata
Large rosette plant with many narrow leaves. Upright swollen inflorescense
has red stripes and blue flowers. Variable depending on growing
conditions.
Stock #201721 $15.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
funckiana
Needle like leaves on columnar stem. Small individual plant can
form large clumps. Bright orange-red flowers are pollinated by
hummingbirds in its native Venuzuela.
Stock #203391 $8.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
‘Houston’ stricta X recurvifolia (meridionalis)
Hybrid with many thin leaves in a very fat rosette. Flower bract
is bright fuschia and quite showy. Can grow fairly large.
Stock #200733 $15.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
ionantha (Mexican)
Found from Mexico to Nicaragua., T. ionantha is a small stemless
plant, often found growing in clumps large enough to encircle
a tree branch. When grown in bright light the entire plant quickly
turns a fiery crimson color, with grape-violet flowers emerging
from the center. Mexican is a typical small ionantha, very prolific
and easy to grow, will grow on almost anything.
Small Plant Stock #200703 $1.50 (.25 lb.)
Large Stock #201366 $5.00 (.25 lb.)
Extra Large #201365 $6.50 (.25 lb.)
Small Clumps Stock #200254 $4.50 (.25 lb.) Can be
suspended and grown as a balled cluster.
 Tillandsia
ionantha stricta AKA ‘Rosita'
A spectacular form of the Mexican type of ionantha. Always red,
even out of bloom, some second generation plants grow larger,
too.
Stock #200704 $5.50 (.25 lb.) Temporarily
Out of Stock
 Tillandsia
ixioides
From the dry woods of Bolivia. Gray-green leaves are arranged
in a loose rosette. Medium sized plants proliferate quickly into
large clumps up to 3 feet across. The tiny yellow flowers do resemble
irises as the name implies. Stock #201723 $4.50 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
juncea
A mainstay in every collection of note due to the fact that they
are readily available, interesting to look at, and hardy if placed
outdoors during the growing season. The tall flower scape is often
carmine in color, with royal purple flowers developing later.
Mounting tip: This species does well mounted in any position,
even upside down. Further pups grow towards light source.
Stock #200696 $5.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
'Kimberly'
A somewhat scary combination of Spanish Moss and Ball Moss. This
hybrid is a chunkier Spanish moss and hands in large clown-hair
clumps. Fragrant.
Stock #203476 $14.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
kurt-horstii (double)
A very fuzzy plant that is similar to Tillandsia duratii and T.
arhiza. It is smaller, normally maturing at ten inches in height.
The flowers, like the others, are fragrant. It is a rare species
from Brazil that produces many offsets and clumps rapidly.
Stock #200712 $7.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
myosura
Its Latin name means mouse tail which is an appropriate description
of this interesting species. The plant is flat because the leaves
grow in mirror image to each other in two dimensions. It grows
in a number of South American countries and matures at six inches.
Stock #200721 $3.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
paleacea (means chafflike.) Its leaves are indeed covered
with a coarse scaly covering. Growing on sand banks in nature,
this tillandsia has a long stem and few leaves. A slender bloom
scape is topped with lovely fragrant violet blooms. Easy to grow.
Stock #200713 $1.50 (.25 lb.)
CLUMP Stock #200243 $5.50 (.25 lb.)
Tillandsia paleacea Giant Form
A larger variety that grows on cliff rocks.
Stock #201472 $8.50 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
pueblensis
Another white fuzzy species from Mexico. It is similar to T. mitlaensis
but is not as fuzzy and grows on trees as an epiphtye rather than
on rocks as does T. mitlaensis. T. pueblensis produces a simple
rose inflorescence with bright violet blooms. Best grown horizontally,
it likes bright light and is an easy species to cultivate.
Stock #201256 $6.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
purpurea
Bloom spikes and floral bracts are purple to pink and heavily
fragrant. Soft and fairly brittle leaves form a spreading rosette
of silvery gray-green. Prolific, rapid growth.
Stock #200714 $8.50 (.25 lb.)
Tillandsia rothii
Gorgeous large broadleaf plant. Curly and colorful, large inflorescence
stands out of rosette.
Stock #202888 $32.95 (.50 lb.)
 Tillandsia
schiedeana ‘Minor’
Named for the plants collector, C.J.W. Schiede, this smaller form
is a sub-species from Guatemala and will take more water and less
light than the species. A nest of fine green leaves, gracefully
twisted around an outcropping of colorful bloom spikes, red with
yellow flowers. Plant two or three together for a faster clump.
Stock #200724 $4.00 (.25 lb.)
T. schiedeana ‘Minor’ CLUMP
Stock #202885 $8.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
schiedeana ‘Major’
The less common larger form of T. schiedeana is bigger & more
brightly colored than the schiedeana ‘Minor’ but requires
more sun and fresh air.
Stock #201474 $5.00 (.25 lb.)
T. schiedeana ‘Major’ CLUMP
Stock #202885 $8.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
straminea
Some blooms of this variety have straw-colored bracts, hence the
name. The bracts can vary to mauve and pink. Creamy yellow blooms,
edged with violet are fragrant. The soft velvet leaves hang down
as they mature, making way for the pups. Can grow quite large, even
2 ft. tall.
Stock #200716 $12.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
streptophylla
Shirley Temple plant. The twisted and recurved leaves are reminiscent
of the golden haired child of the silver screen. The amount of curling
can be controlled by the amount of water and humidity the plant
receives. The mauve blooms can last for weeks. This species can
grow under a variety of conditions. As with T. medusae, the care
this plant receives will directly affect its appearance. Mounting
tip: If plant is mounted in a horizontal position, excess moisture
will be kept from its meristem.
Stock #200697 $10.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
stricta
The name means drawn together. Both the leaves and flower bracts
of this species are closely arranged. Numerous gray-green leaves
along a short stem give way to a short, very colorful bloom with
cherry to rose bracts and light to dark blue flowers. The plant
gets larger if grown as an individual. Prolific and easy to grow,
this tillandsia should be in every collection.
Stock #200705 $6.00 (.25 lb.)
Hardleaf Form #203095 $7.95 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
tectorum
The name means roof where these plants have been cultivated in Peru
and Ecuador. Unusually large water-collecting scales or trichomes
give this plant its distinctive silvery color and fuzzy appearance.
Many slender leaves revolve from a stemless center and are topped
by slender bloomscapes with purple bracts and violet flowers. The
white appearance of the plant indicates much of its light is being
reflected, so it will need a very bright location. Easy to grow
with some attention to fertilizer, light, & water.
Stock #200736 $6.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
tenuifolia (blue)
The name means thin-leafed, and these relatively straight leaves
look a lot like pine needles. This blue form has striking violet
blue flowers and pink bracts on a fairly short bloom stem. The greener
leaves are a clue to indicate more water and less direct sun. Can
be mounted in any direction and it grows prolifically.
Stock #200725 $1.50 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
tenuifolia 'Emerald Forest'
Brilliant green leaves with the brightest pink inflorescence make
this one of the most desirable varieties.
Stock #200737 $7.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
tricholepis
A miniature species endemic to many countries in S. America. A spectacular
clump of this species won Best of Show at the 1992 World Bromeliad
Conference in Tampa. A mature specimen is only 1 centimeter wide
although it normally is 3 or 4 centimeters long.
Stock #200726 $10.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
tricolor
The three colors of this species refer to the cherry and yellow
bi-color bracts and the indigo blue bloom. This tillandsia grows
fairly large (from 8-10 inches tall). Long slender leaves are smooth
looking & color in strong light. Use higher humidity & light
for the most colorful effect. Avoid direct sun and arid conditions.
Very prolific.
Stock #200706 $6.00 (.25 lb.)
 Tillandsia
xerographica
The name means dry painting. A much larger version of streptophylla,
this impressive specimen has spiraling growth with leaves 12 to
18 inches long. Mount at an angle to prevent water from collecting
in the crown and to fully enjoy its beautiful shape.
Small Plant Stock #201733 $19.99 (.5 lb.)
Medium Plant Stock #200698 $29.99 (.75 lb.)
Large Specimen Stock #202887 $39.99 (1 lb.)
We are pleased to be able to offer a diverse assortment
of Tillandsia Collections each spotlighting a different feature of
the genus. We select these collections according to the best available
plants. They may differ slightly from the pictured varieties. Mounting
materials must be ordered separately.
 The
Beginners Collection
The Beginners Series is comprised of tillandsias chosen to introduce
the novice to a wide variety of interesting Tillandsia species.
The plants are hardy, produce beautiful blooms, and are inexpensive.
Generally, they have been proven the most popular species with the
public. These exciting tillandsias are easily grown in any brightly
lit interior or exterior location.10 plants. #200550 $29.95
(1 lb.)
 The
Mini-Tillandsia Collection
If you are attracted to small plants because of their uniqueness,
amazing shapes and symmetrical clumping ability, these are for you.
Their small size allows you to make some fascinating creations.
For instance, the plants in this group can be attached to their
mountings in either a sideways or upside down position as well as
right side up! 6 plants.
Stock #200551 $19.95 (1 lb.)
 The
Fragrant Blooming Collection
These fragrant flowering tillandsias are native to South America
where they flourish on tree branches and rocks. The blooms are yellow,
white, blue or various combinations of blue and white. The pungent
fragrances vary among the species and all are wonderful. Don't miss
this collection! 5 plants.
Stock #200554 $29.95 (1 lb.)
 The
Connoisseurs Collection
This collection contains species that are not only rare (and therefore
valuable), but exhibit unusual traits as well. Characteristics include
unusual leaf or bloom colors, offsets that are produced from the
inflorescence, large numbers of offsets, and amazing leaf textures.
At the same time, however, the species in this group are just as
easy to grow as those in any of the other collections. 8 plants.
Stock #200552 $59.95 (2 lb)
Tillansia Care Sheet
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Est.
1843 
Tillandsia
aeranthos
Tillandsia
albertiana
Tillandsia
araujei
Tillandsia
argentina
Tillandsia
bergeri
Tillandsia
bulbosa
Tillandsia
caerulea
Tillandsia
capitata Roja
Tillandsia
caput-medusae
Tillandsia
concolor
Tillandsia
crocata
Tillandsia
diaguitensis
Tillandsia
fasciculata
Tillandsia
funckiana
Tillandsia
‘Houston’
Tillandsia
ionantha (Mexican)
Tillandsia
ionantha stricta AKA ‘Rosita' 
Tillandsia
ixioides
Tillandsia
juncea
Tillandsia
'Kimberly'
Tillandsia
kurt-horstii (double)
Tillandsia
paleacea
Tillandsia
pueblensis
Tillandsia
purpurea
Tillandsia rothii
Tillandsia
schiedeana ‘Major’
Tillandsia
straminea
Tillandsia
streptophylla
Tillandsia
stricta
Tillandsia
tectorum
Tillandsia
tenuifolia (blue)
Tillandsia
tenuifolia 'Emerald Forest'
Tillandsia
tricholepis
Tillandsia
tricolor
Tillandsia
xerographica
