Tillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form Size:X-Large carcharodon into a truly remarkable

carcharodon into a truly remarkable cultivar

It grows as an epiphyte in seasonally dry tropical forests at elevations from 186 to 1000 meters

Allow the top half or so of the potting mix to dry out between waterings

Its striking contrast between brown shield fronds and whitish-green fertile fronds

Unique matte finish from silver trichomes and scattered red specks

Tillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form Size:X-Large carcharodon into a truly remarkableTillandsia 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