West Indian tufted airplant
NameWest Indian tufted airplant
Species NameTillandsia fasciculata
Common NameWest Indian tufted airplant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresno distinct trunk, epiphytic roots
Foliage Typestrappy leaves
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant red inflorescence; epiphytic growth habit; dense rosette of leaves.
Description
This is an epiphytic bromeliad, likely Tillandsia fasciculata, growing naturally on a host tree. It features a dense rosette of green, strappy leaves and a vibrant red, torch-like inflorescence with small white flowers. This specimen is not cultivated as a bonsai.
