Tillandsia Tenuifolia Rubra

Tillandsia Tenuifolia ‘Rubra’

The Tillandsia Tenuifolia ‘Rubra’ is an attractive form of Tillandsia Tenuifolia belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its reddish coloration and abundant flowering. It is an air plant ideal for collectors and decor requiring color contrast.

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

The ‘Rubra’ form is characterized by presenting reddish or bronzed shades on the leaves, especially under good lighting, which makes it more striking than the standard form.

The Tillandsia Tenuifolia ‘Rubra’ develops compact rosettes, with fine, firm, and slightly arched leaves that are green with reddish nuances.

Its growth is fast and it produces offsets easily, forming dense clusters in a short time.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops a simple inflorescence with pink or reddish bracts and tubular violet flowers, characteristic of the species.

Thanks to its coloration and ease of cultivation, the Tillandsia Tenuifolia ‘Rubra’ is ideal for open terrariums, collections, decoration with air plants, or mounts on wood and cork, where it provides contrast.

Technical sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Tenuifolia ‘Rubra’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: South America
Type: Botanical (form)

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Indoor or sheltered outdoor
Flowering: Spring – summer
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: Yes

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