In memory of Tillandsia Bob Holm

Tillandsia ‘Bob Holm’s Memory’ 

The Tillandsia ‘Bob Holm’s Memory’ is an attractive ornamental hybrid belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its compact habit, balanced aesthetic, and ease of cultivation. It is an air plant ideal for both collectors and those looking for decorative and hardy tillandsias.

This hybrid is part of the renowned line of selections by the German grower Bob Holm, known for developing tillandsias with improved shape, color, and adaptability. As is the case with some of his creations, the exact parentage is not always documented, although it presents characteristics typical of tillandsias from the ionantha/brachycaulos group.

The Tillandsia ‘Bob Holm’s Memory’ develops compact rosettes with relatively wide, soft, and slightly arched leaves, grayish-green in color that can acquire reddish or pinkish tones under good lighting conditions or during flowering.

Its growth is moderate to fast and it produces pups easily, forming dense and highly decorative clumps over time.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it can develop an inflorescence with intensely colored bracts and violet tubular flowers, providing an attractive contrast.

Thanks to its shape, coloration, and ease of cultivation, the Tillandsia ‘Bob Holm’s Memory’ is ideal for air plant decoration, collections, open terrariums, or mounts on wood and cork, making it a very versatile option.

Technical sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia ‘Bob Holm’s Memory’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Bob Holm line)
Type: Hybrid

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 50–70% (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 5 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Yes
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

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