Tillandsia Funckiana Type 1

Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 1”

The Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 1” is a form or clone of Tillandsia Funckiana, belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its dense growth, branched structure, and intense flowering. It is an ideal air plant for collectors and natural compositions.

The Tillandsia Funckiana is native to Venezuela, where it grows naturally as an epiphytic plant in environments with high light, good ventilation, and moderate humidity, adapting well to different conditions.

Unlike many rosette-shaped tillandsias, this species develops a caulescent (stem-based) growth habit, forming branched structures that resemble a small shrub or miniature conifer.

The “Type 1” form is used in cultivation to distinguish specific clones, usually associated with variations in growth density or flowering season, while always maintaining the main characteristics of the species.

The Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 1” features elongated stems covered with fine, rigid, and densely arranged leaves, ranging in color from green to grayish-green, forming compact clusters over time.

Its growth rate is moderate to fast, and it produces pups easily, generating highly decorative dense masses.

During the flowering season, it can produce intense red tubular flowers along the stems, which is one of the most striking features of the species. The exact season may vary depending on the clone.

Thanks to its shape and flowering, the Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 1” is ideal for collections, open terrariums, wood mounts, or natural compositions, where it provides texture and volume.

Technical Data Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 1”
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Venezuela
Type: Botanical (form/clone)

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Variable depending on clone
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 50–70% (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 6 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

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

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