Tillandsia aeranthos
NameTillandsia aeranthos
Species NameTillandsia aeranthos
Common NameAir Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenone (epiphytic)
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeStrappy, silvery-green leaves in a rosette formation
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesFeatures vibrant pink floral bracts and striking purple tubular flowers. This specimen is an epiphytic bromeliad, not a traditional bonsai tree, hence it lacks a woody trunk, nebari, or a conventional container.
Description
This Tillandsia aeranthos specimen showcases vibrant pink bracts from which striking purple flowers emerge, set against a rosette of silvery-green leaves. As an epiphytic air plant, it naturally grows without a traditional root system or woody trunk, absorbing moisture and nutrients directly from the air. Its compact, generally upright growth habit is characteristic of the species.
