Tillandsia Funckiana Type 2

Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 2”

The Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 2” is a form or clone within Tillandsia Funckiana, belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its more open growth, branched structure, and intense flowering. It is an air plant ideal for collectors and natural arrangements with movement.

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-forming tillandsias, this species features caulescent (stem-based) growth, forming branched structures that resemble a small shrub or miniature conifer.

The “Type 2” form is used in cultivation to distinguish specific clones, generally associated with somewhat more open or elongated growth compared to other forms like “Type 1”, as well as potential variations in the flowering season.

The Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 2” develops longer and somewhat less dense stems, with fine, rigid leaves arranged along the stem, green to grayish-green in color, creating a more airy structure.

Its growth is moderate to fast and it produces pups easily, forming extensive clusters over time.

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

Thanks to its more open shape, the Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 2” is ideal for hanging mounts, natural compositions, vertical gardens, or collections, where it provides lightness and volume.

Technical Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Funckiana “Type 2”
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 beginner: Yes
Rare tillandsia: No

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