This is a small form, often call Tillandsia tectorum "bush." The inflorescence is insignificant, but the plant has a very thick coating of silver scales on its leaves, giving them a hairy appearance, and forms attractive clumps.
A caulescent form, often sold as "Tillandsia tectorum Stem" Forms long, hanging stems, and flowers for six months.
This is the batch in our current catalog.
Widespread in Ecuador and Peru, with a large variety of forms and habitats from 800 to 2,000 meters.
