Tillandsia praschekii vipp 07-04-22 Very rare in cultivation

Very rare in cultivation

The inflorescence is very tall with many branches held upright to the rachis

deciduous in most instances

Useful in landscape as it is a large grower with a tolerance for sun and harsh conditions

Central America and down to Brazil and Peru

Tillandsia praschekii vipp 07-04-22 Very rare in cultivationThis is a rare small growing species native to Cuba. A lithophytic plant living on limestone outcrops and cliffs in Pinar del Rio province, near Los Hoyos. About the size of a large T. ionantha, it also resembles a T. pruinosa in shape. The leaves are fairly soft and silvery, with large trichomes. The inflorescence is capitate, but remains short, producing lavender pink flowers. Culture is as with any typical Tillandsia, mounted, in bright indirect