Tank lily
NameTank lily
Species NameVriesea sp.
Common NameTank lily
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container TypeNone (Epiphytic)
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk FeaturesNo woody trunk, Rosette base
Foliage TypeStrap-like leaves, rosette
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable, plant has aerial roots instead of a traditional nebari.
Notable FeaturesThis is an epiphytic plant, not a bonsai. It exhibits a central water-holding rosette and an extensive aerial root system for attachment to its host.
Description
This specimen is an epiphytic plant, commonly known as a Tank Lily, characterized by its large rosette of strap-like leaves and trailing aerial roots. It is observed growing naturally on a host, not as a cultivated bonsai. The plant forms a central 'tank' to collect water.
