Tillandsia Albertiana
The Tillandsia Albertiana is a striking botanical species belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly prized for its spectacular red flowering, a rare characteristic within the Tillandsia genus. Its compact size and elegant growth make it a plant highly valued by collectors and air plant enthusiasts.
This species is native to northwestern Argentina and border areas of Bolivia, where it grows naturally as an epiphytic or saxicolous plant, developing on tree trunks, branches, or rocks in regions with a dry climate, good ventilation, and bright light.
The Tillandsia Albertiana forms compact rosettes of narrow, slightly rigid leaves, bright green in color with a light coating of trichomes that allow it to absorb moisture and nutrients directly from the air. Over time, it can produce pups, forming small, highly decorative clusters.
One of its greatest attractions is its flowering, which usually appears in spring or early summer, producing intense red tubular flowers, a very distinctive feature within the genus.
Thanks to its compact size and spectacular flowering, the Tillandsia Albertiana is ideal for tillandsia collections, open terrariums, vertical gardens, or decorative mounts on wood, cork, or stone.
Technical Sheet
Scientific name: Tillandsia Albertiana
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Argentina and Bolivia
Type: Botanical
Watering: Low watering
Sun: Partial shade
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No
Drought tolerant: Yes
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes
Minimum temperature: It can tolerate temperatures close to 0 °C if kept completely dry, although it is recommended to protect it below 2 °C for safe cultivation.
Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Yes
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare tillandsia: No
STAND / BARK NOT INCLUDED