Tillandsia funckiana x recurvifolia

Tillandsia Funckiana × Recurvifolia

The Tillandsia Funckiana × Recurvifolia is an interesting ornamental hybrid belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its branched structure, compact size, and high resistance. It is an air plant ideal for collectors and easy cultivation.

This hybrid combines two well-known species:

The Tillandsia Funckiana, native to Venezuela, provides its characteristic caulescent (stem-forming) growth, branched shape, and red tubular flowers.

For its part, the Tillandsia Recurvifolia, native to South America, is known for its compact habit, rigid leaves, and high tolerance to variable conditions, adding robustness to the hybrid.

The Tillandsia Funckiana × Recurvifolia develops an intermediate structure, with branched stems more compact than funckiana, and leaves that are more rigid and slightly shorter, green to grayish-green in color.

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

During the flowering season, it can develop tubular flowers along the stems, with variations in color and shape depending on the clone, inheriting characteristics from both parents.

Thanks to its resistance and compact form, the Tillandsia Funckiana × Recurvifolia is ideal for collections, wood mounts, open terrariums, or natural compositions, making it a very versatile option.

Technical Data Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Funckiana × Recurvifolia
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Tillandsia Funckiana × Tillandsia Recurvifolia)
Type: Hybrid

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates gentle 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 culture: Yes
Ideal beginner: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

STAND / BARK NOT INCLUDED