High humidity (70-80%) to mimic tropical habitat
Its striking contrast between brown shield fronds and whitish-green fertile fronds
It looks like it has been dusted with powdered sugar or covered in fresh snow—hence its "Snowball" nickname
A single plant will quickly produce many offsets
· RHS Award: Award of Garden Merit
Tillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form Size:X-Large High humidity (70-80%) to mimicTillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form. This remarkable air plant is native to the high Andes of Peru and Ecuador, where it grows at elevations between 2,000 and 3,500 meters (6,50011,500 feet). The 'Caulescent Form' is defined by its stem growing (caulescent) habit, which sets it apart from the standard rosette form. While the standard T. tectorum forms a dense, round rosette, this form grows significantly in length, developing a long stem that can