Tillandsia Flabellata Rubra

Tillandsia Flabellata ‘Rubra’

The Tillandsia Flabellata ‘Rubra’ is a spectacular selected form of Tillandsia Flabellata belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its reddish coloration, large size, and striking flowering. It is an ideal air plant for collectors and high-impact tropical decorations.

The Tillandsia Flabellata is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, where it grows naturally as an epiphytic plant in environments with high humidity, good ventilation, and abundant light, with clearly tropical behavior.

The ‘Rubra’ form is characterized by developing reddish or bronze shades on its leaves, especially under good lighting, which gives it a warmer and more intense appearance than the standard form.

The Tillandsia Flabellata ‘Rubra’ develops large open rosettes, with wide, long, and flexible leaves, with a soft texture and green color with reddish or coppery nuances.

Its growth is moderate and over time it produces pups, forming large-volume clumps.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops a spectacular branched inflorescence in intense red tones with violet tubular flowers, creating a very eye-catching ensemble.

Thanks to its size, coloration, and tropical aesthetic, the Tillandsia Flabellata ‘Rubra’ is ideal for decoration in large spaces, collections, vertical gardens, or mountings on structures, where it can stand out as a main piece.

Technical Data Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Flabellata ‘Rubra’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Central America, Caribbean and northern South America
Type: Botanical (form)

Watering: Moderate-high
Sun: High light / soft sun
Location: Indoor or protected outdoor
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 60–80% (min 50 / max 90)
Temperature: 15–30 °C (min 8 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Low
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: No
Ideal beginner: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

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