Tillandsia Capitata Red Star

Tillandsia Capitata ‘Red Star’

The Tillandsia Capitata ‘Red Star’ is a striking form of Tillandsia Capitata belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its intense red coloration, compact size, and great ornamental value. It is an ideal air plant for collectors and visually impactful decor.

The Tillandsia Capitata is native to Mexico, Cuba, and Central America, where it grows as an epiphytic plant in environments with high light, good ventilation, and a warm climate with moderate humidity.

The ‘Red Star’ form is characterized by its ability to develop very intense red tones throughout the rosette, especially with good lighting or during the pre-flowering phase.

The Tillandsia Capitata ‘Red Star’ develops compact rosettes of broad, soft, and slightly curved leaves, ranging from grayish-green to very vivid, uniform reds, creating a highly decorative effect.

Its growth is moderate, and over time it produces pups, forming small clusters.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops a central inflorescence with violet tubular flowers, accompanied by maximum coloration in the plant.

Thanks to its intense color and manageable size, the Tillandsia Capitata ‘Red Star’ is ideal for collections, interior decor in bright spaces, open terrariums, or mounted on wood, where it stands out for its color.

Technical Data Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Capitata ‘Red Star’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Mexico, Cuba, and Central America
Type: Botanical (form)

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Indoor or sheltered outdoor
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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