Tillandsia gardneri v. rupicola 'Purple Form' AECHMEA it is native to the

it is native to the sun-baked sandy coastal plain of Brazil’s Maca region in Rio de Janeiro state

which is its more common cousin with yellowish leaves and a white inflorescence that occurs at low to medium altitudes in Ecuador and Peru

the leaves are a chocolate brown in color with hot pink margins

velvety-white leaves that taper to a fine point

it nonetheless is a healthy

Tillandsia gardneri v. rupicola 'Purple Form' AECHMEA it is native to theNative to seaside cliffs and other rocky habitats along the coast of Brazil. In this type of exposed habitat this form has developed thicker, coarser foliage than the typical, soft leaved form from forested areas. This is, in our opinion, the finest form and a large grower, to nearly a foot tall when in bloom. Beautiful silvery foliage and a branched, purple inflorescence. A slow growing but very choice plant. There is also a form with a pink