Originally imported from Brazil in 1971, this is the most common form found in cultivation in New Zealand.
AB59
Originally imported from Brazil in 1971, this is the most
common form found in cultivation in New Zealand.
AB156
Another form imported from Brazil in 1971.
AF89004
This is a batch of seedlings from a local plant, in our current pricelist.
#AB259
A heavier-leafed form, sold locally as "Tillandsia tenuifolia Blue"
#AB582 tenuifolia "Rubra"
A caulescent form, with reddish leaves and white flowers, traded as "variety rubra."
Widespread from Cuba to Argentina, it is very hardy in New Zealand. Prefers cool nights to flower well, and soon forms attractive clumps. Closely related to Tillandsia araujei. (the so-called "Rubra" form of tenuifolia is particularly close to T. araujei).
Called "qaqa (rock) huicunto" by the local Quechua peoples. (Rios A. & Khan, 1998)
