Tillandsia punctulata Airplant on Drift wood Oliva-Esteve's third book on bromeliads

Oliva-Esteve's third book on bromeliads is richly illustrated with color photographs and line drawings

It is a fascinating plant that grows with no roots

This plant was gifted to me by a well known local Doctor and plant collector Rob Senior

It needs to be kept above 3 or 4c and does not like full sun

Tillandsia punctulata Airplant on Drift wood Oliva-Esteve's third book on bromeliadsTillandsia punctulata grows as an epiphyte in Mexico and Central America. It is a mesic growing species, meaning that it prefers more shaded and regular humidity than its xerophytic or dry growing cousins. It has lovely deep green, lush leaves that are dark towards the base, the flower spike is large, very colorful and lasts a long time, the flowers are bi color purple and white. Tillandsia punctulata roots prolifically, and is suitable for pot