T. ionantha variegata gracilis which is uncommon among Tillandsia

which is uncommon among Tillandsia

This species is quite interesting because its leaves are not the usual pale green color

known for its wide

and are of uniform length

Tillandsia thiekenii is a rare and collectible species native to Mexico

T. ionantha variegata gracilis which is uncommon among TillandsiaThe Tillandsia ionantha variegata is a unique species, the name variegata comes from the term variegated which means that the plant has streaks of a different color. The plants main color is lettuce green, but the leaves also exhibit streaks of yellow white. Then as the plant matures, some of its leaves blush into a deep crimson shade. The top leaves remain upright while the base leaves tend to spread out and curve towards various directions.