Tillandsia Tricolor Alba

Tillandsia Tricolor Alba

The Tillandsia Tricolor Alba is a variety of Tillandsia tricolor, highly prized for its elegant bearing, its compact structure, and its delicate color combination. It differs from the common Tillandsia tricolor in its yellow and light green tones, as well as its most distinctive trait: its white tubular flowers.

This variety is native to Central America and southern Mexico, where it grows naturally as an epiphyte in environments with good light, ventilation, and moderate humidity.

It forms a dense and balanced rosette, with numerous, firm, and well-structured leaves with an elegant and ornamental appearance. Its silhouette is very decorative, making it an excellent choice for collectors, natural displays, and air plant compositions.

Its growth is moderate, and it maintains a compact and attractive structure over time. Thanks to its refined shape and unique coloration, the Tillandsia Tricolor Alba stands out even outside of its flowering period.

During flowering, it develops a light-colored inflorescence in yellow and light green tones, from which its characteristic white tubular flowers emerge, creating a very delicate and striking display.

Thanks to its elegance, soft coloration, and special flowering, the Tillandsia Tricolor Alba is ideal for collections, air plant decoration, and spaces with good light and ventilation.

Technical sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Tricolor Alba
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Central America and southern Mexico
Type: Botanical / variety

Watering: Moderate
Sun: Bright light
Location: Bright interior or sheltered exterior
Flowering: Inflorescence in yellow and light green tones with white tubular flowers
Fragrant flowering: Not confirmed

Humidity: 50–70% (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 8 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Yes, moderately
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Moderately, with good ventilation

Suitable for terrariums: Yes, in open and well-ventilated terrariums
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

SUPPORT / BARK NOT INCLUDED