Tillandsia - capitata ‘Grosse Form’

Tillandsia capitata ‘Grosse Form’.

T. capitata are native to Mexico and Cuba, where they grow on exposed rock faces and at the base of trees. This plant forms a large rosette of soft, green/grey leaves. Once the plant comes into bloom, the centre leaves will elongate and blush a bright red. This plant has narrow, tubular flowers which are a deep purple colour.