Tillandsia undulifolia Marcgravia flanking a connate central structure

flanking a connate central structure that grades from dark purple at the margins to pale white-lilac at the center — a striking tricolor contrast beneath the small cream-beige hooded dorsal sepal

with leaves reaching up to 60-90 cm (24-36 inches) in length

Habitat: In its natural habitat

mamei can produce a flower though it rarely does so indoors

Susy de Bermeo — a cool-growing hybrid from the cross of Masd

Tillandsia undulifolia Marcgravia flanking a connate central structureAn epiphytic bromeliad native to Ecuador, found clinging to tree branches in intermediate cool cloud forests. It produces long, narrow, filiforme leaves that arch gracefully outward from a slender stem, and bears a branched inflorescence with dense, imbricate spikes at maturity. Light: Bright indirect light to filtered sun with good air circulation; thrives mounted or hanging where airflow reaches all sides of the plant. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a