Tillandsia diguetii vipp 4-2 black marginal spines

black marginal spines

A hanging basket is ideal for growing this unusual plant

A fairly short red scape bearing long branches that are red on bottom and bright green on top

with rough end windows

Tillandsia diguetii vipp 4-2 black marginal spinesA rarely seen small grower from central coastal Mexico. Resembling a seedling of Til. streptophylla with its bulbous base and strap like curly leaves, it differs from the later in lacking a scape. Please note: in cultivation this species tends to have a smaller base and narrower, less curled leaves. Perhaps growing harder would bring back the wild look. The flowers are formed on a short compound inflorescence. An unusual and desirable collectible.