Tillandsia capitata 'Rubra' bright light branched and bears yellowish flowers

branched and bears yellowish flowers

It has “the look” of a Steve Correale hybrid but we do not know for sure

This cross was also done by Paul Isley and his cross is named Tillandsia ‘Mr

somewhat silver dusted leaves in an upright rosette

being a rather globular caudex

Tillandsia capitata 'Rubra' bright light branched and bears yellowish flowersThis larger growing species is a rock dwelling saxicole in its native Jalisco, Mexico habitat. A wide spreading rosette of 3 4 inch wide, leathery leaves blushes bright red in strong light. At anthesis the capitate head of red bracts rises well above the foliage, is bright red with blue flowers. A very showy plant and prized by collectors. Can be grown mounted or potted in a well draining media.