Tillandsia durangensis EM817 VIPP 9-30-19 it is surely a lovely

it is surely a lovely plant

hooked spines

Easily forms clusters that bloom simultaneously creating a spectacular show

The rest of the plant is apple green with red mottling

An unlikely hybrid of ‘Neoregelia ‘Mother’ x Ananas nanus by Catlan

Tillandsia durangensis EM817 VIPP 9-30-19 it is surely a lovelyThis is a rarely see and rarely cultivated species from Mexico. Our plants were originally collected by Harry Luther in 1993 above Panuco, Sinaloa, Mexico, growing on rocks, and bear the Marie Selby Botanical Garden accession number of SEL1993 0065. An upright grower with strap like leaves about an inch wide at the base, tapering to a point. Slightly bulbous, and flaring. The inflorescence is a sinuous yellow rachis and yellow branches with red scape