Tillandsia Air Plant- The Crazy bulbosa

Tillandsia bulbosa – Another one for your collection! So unique and beautiful when in bloom.

Its bright green leaves are long, twisting and contorted which grow from a large bulbous base.

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Flowering is spectacular! The bracts turn a bright red and a purple tubular flower springs up from the bract. Bloom time is from late winter to late spring.

 

 After flowering, many babies are produced along the base of the parent plant. Look at the picture and see what a glorious cluster it will form.
The bulbosa originates from Mexico, Columbia, and Brazil.

Keep in light to full shade. No direct sun. Soak in room temperature water for 15-30 minutes. When humidity is running high once a week and mist several times in between. In dry humidity (winter) it is best to soak at least twice a week.

Fertilize with Bromiliad/Tillandsia fertilizer every 3-4 weeks for a healthy, growing, and producing plant. Fertilizer is not necessary to keep you bulbosa alive and thriving, but does help for active growth.

Have a Great Week,
Barb
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