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It widely distributed, growing from Mexico and the greater Antilles to Bolivia. Most available plants are from Guatemala and Mexico. It is hardy if placed outdoors during the growing season. It is 25 cm. Across. Height varies greatly, but an average plant of 25 - 40 cm. Specimen plants of 60 cm are not uncommon. The flowers are royal purple. The plants normally grow in large, dense clumps. The filiform leaves are an indication of significant air movement in the native habitat.
Juncea when grown in a loose, fast-draining mix, the roots of the plant will soon fill the pot. It can absorb water and nutrients through the root system.
It grows well with average tillandsia care along with plenty of air circulation. It is not the easiest species to grow indoors, preferring the rigors of outdoor life. Also it is a relatively slow growing plant. The pups usually take two or even three years to reach maturity. The tall, slender bloom spike develops for almost a year before flowering commences. These species flourishes when mounted in any position, even upside down. Future pups will grow lightward until the plants crowd each other and begin surrounding the mounting material.
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