Giant Airplant
NameGiant Airplant
Species NameTillandsia utriculata
Common NameGiant Airplant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeStrap-like leaves in a rosette
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesEpiphytic growth habit; developing inflorescence; native to North American pine forests.
Description
This specimen is a Giant Airplant (Tillandsia utriculata) growing epiphytically on the trunk of a pine tree in its natural habitat, not cultivated as a bonsai. It features a robust rosette of long, arching, silvery-green leaves and is currently developing a prominent central flower spike.
