Tillandsia Holm's Buttercup

Tillandsia ‘Holm’s Buttercup’

The Tillandsia ‘Holm’s Buttercup’ is an attractive ornamental hybrid belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its compact habit, balanced growth, and ease of cultivation. It is an ideal air plant for collectors and beginners.

This hybrid is part of the creations associated with Bob Holm, known for developing tillandsias with good adaptability, vigor, and ornamental value.

The Tillandsia ‘Holm’s Buttercup’ develops compact to semi-open rosettes, with thin, firm, and slightly arched leaves in shades of green to light green, forming a harmonious and decorative plant.

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

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops an inflorescence with light-toned bracts (yellowish or pinkish) and violet tubular flowers, which may vary slightly depending on the clone.

Thanks to its shape, resilience, and ease of cultivation, the Tillandsia ‘Holm’s Buttercup’ is ideal for decorating with air plants, open terrariums, collections, or mounting on wood and cork, making it a very versatile option.

Technical Data Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia ‘Holm’s Buttercup’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (associated with Bob Holm)
Type: Hybrid

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates mild sun
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No

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

Drought tolerance: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Yes
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare tillandsia: Yes

STAND / BARK NOT INCLUDED