{"product_id":"tillandsia-balbisiana","title":"Tillandsia Balbisiana","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTillandsia Balbisiana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia Balbisiana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking \u003cstrong\u003ebotanical species belonging to the Bromeliaceae family\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly valued for its \u003cstrong\u003ebulbous base, long leaves, and pendulous growth\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an air plant ideal for \u003cstrong\u003enatural decoration, hanging arrangements, and collections of bulbous tillandsias\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to \u003cstrong\u003eCentral America, the Caribbean, and parts of northern South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows naturally as an \u003cstrong\u003eepiphytic plant\u003c\/strong\u003e in environments \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efrom sea level up to 1,500 meters in altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e and is generally found on tree branches. It likes \u003cstrong\u003ehigh humidity, good ventilation, and abundant light\u003c\/strong\u003e, adapting well to warm climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia Balbisiana\u003c\/strong\u003e develops an \u003cstrong\u003eelongated bulbous base\u003c\/strong\u003e, from which emerge \u003cstrong\u003elong, narrow, and flexible leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that can curve or droop over time, creating a very decorative hanging silhouette. An average plant is \u003cstrong\u003e35-70 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the length of the curved blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts growth is \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to fast\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it produces \u003cstrong\u003epups easily\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming large, voluminous clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong\u003eflowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally in spring or summer, it develops an \u003cstrong\u003einflorescence with reddish bracts and tubular flowers in green or yellowish tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a different contrast to other tillandsias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its size, shape, and growth habit, the \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia Balbisiana\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ehanging decoration, vertical gardens, mountings on wood, or tropical arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it can develop freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tillandsia Balbisiana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromeliaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central America, Caribbean, and northern South America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate-high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e High light \/ soft sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors or sheltered outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring – summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80% (min 50 \/ max 90)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 °C (min 7 dry \/ max 35)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates cool and humid climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for terrarium cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for beginners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare tillandsia:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPORT \/ BARK NOT INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variety of \u003cstrong\u003eair plant\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia balbisiana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a plant that ranges from Florida, the Antilles, and Mexico to Colombia and Venezuela.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is stemless, the leaves are often recurved, and they extend below the base of the plant itself. The spread of the upper leaves is usually about 40 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are normally lettuce green. It produces a tall floral cluster that is cardinal red. The flower has a notable contrast with the pale color compared to the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright colors of the flowers are purple. Due to its leathery texture, \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ebalbisiana air plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a species that always looks a bit parched - even when watered frequently. 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