Anwyl Bromeliads   click on the small photos to see a full-screen image

Tillandsia atroviridipetala

# AB212

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General notes

Named for its green petals. A small, silver plant that likes quite dry, sunny positions.

Technical notes

From Mexico, near Cuernavaca and Tehuacan. Usually grows in a hanging position, preferably on Commiphora (Burseraceae) trees at 2,400m. ( Rauh, 1979)