75 of an inch to a slender point
A hybrid that we got from a friend some years ago that is of unknown provenance
but much larger with more leaves
The plant in the photo was growing on an inselburg between Ouro Pret and Serro in Minas Gerais
The morbid ‘Corpse Flower’ name comes from the smell of rotting flesh and the color of spoiled meat associated with the bloom
Tillandsia funckiana Merida, Venez. ex Graf Size:Single 75 of an inch toA form of Tillandsia funckiana from Merida, Venezuela. A variable species, even plants from a single locality may have slightly different colors and shapes, illustrating a vibrant, evolving, adapting species. This clone was collected by Henrique Graf and our original plant came from his collection. Its a silvery plant with slender, silvery, straight leaves that grow at right angle to the stem. Develops a nice red blush at anthesis. All with all