T. balbisiana loliacea growing in an upright rosette

growing in an upright rosette

allowing it to efficiently absorb moisture and light from the air

tubular flowers pop out that are a deep violet color

capitata with the elegant

T. balbisiana loliacea growing in an upright rosetteThe Tillandsia balbisiana has leaves that are rather thin and of a pale green color mixed with subtle hints of silver. While the plant is still quite young and its leaves not so long, the blades curve towards different directions, some even stay upright. But, as the plant ages and as its leaves start to elongate, the blades tend to droop downwards and the tips curl inward towards the plants light brown base. A large space in the center is then created