Tillandsia lotteae Size:Medium Up right leaves and a

Up right leaves and a bulbous base

to red in good light

apple green leaves bearing bold

much larger

it can be cultivated successfully with a little attention to detail

Tillandsia lotteae Size:Medium Up right leaves and aA species related to Tillandsia xiphioides has relatively few, stiff leaves in an open rosette, with a lanceolate inflorescence of yellow. Flowers are yellow, but unlike xiphioides, not fragrant. We found this species growing on rocks in the full sun, not far from the Rio Santa Rosa in central Bolivia. Crossing the Santa Rosa in our little jeep, we were nearly swept away when the water got as deep as our door handles! This rare plant had not been in