Tillandsia rhodocephala CHINA Perhaps it had a brownish

Perhaps it had a brownish appearance in nature

red tipped leaves about 2

It grows to a diameter of 16 inches

vividly colored with red

A large growing terrestrial species that is found from Mexico to Colombia and Ecuador

Tillandsia rhodocephala CHINA Perhaps it had a brownishAn impressive large growing plant from the area of Yosondua, Oaxaca, Mexico where it grows terrestrially on exposed rock. It rarely produces roots, but tends to grow in dense clusters, supporting one another or leaning on rocks for support. Superficially, it resembles a giant capitata, with many strappy leaves, gracefully recurving in a 24 to 30 inch silvery rosette. The inflorescence is quite tall with a capitate head of long bracts and tight