Tillandsia schiedeana
NameTillandsia schiedeana
Species NameTillandsia schiedeana
Common NameSchiede's Air Plant
Estimated Age (years)4
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeGrassy, linear leaves
Height (cm)20
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant red-pink bracts with yellow tubular flowers, epiphytic growth habit on a tree trunk. This is an air plant, not a bonsai specimen.
Description
This specimen is an epiphytic air plant, Tillandsia schiedeana, characterized by its rosette of slender, silvery-green leaves. It is currently in bloom, displaying striking inflorescences with bright red-pink bracts and small yellow tubular flowers. The plant is naturally attached to a tree trunk, showcasing its typical growth habit rather than being cultivated as a bonsai.
