Tillandsias Bulbosa

It grows from Mexico and the West Indies, through Central America, and into Ecuador and northern Brazil. It grows on shrubs and trees at elevations from sea level to 1,300 metres. It varies greatly in size. An average adult is about 15 cm across and 12 cm. In height. In bloom, specimens sometimes grow twice that large. When blooming the floral cluster and upper leaves become cherry. With lavender flowers and fern green, silver, and amaranth sheaths, it is one of the most striking species in the genus.

Bulbosa prefers medium light, high humidity and frequent watering, especially in areas of significant air movement. It can be grown successfully with frequent watering or misting and medium to low levels of light. As long as adequate moisture is available, high temperatures can be tolerated. It is hardier than most of the other medium to low light species. It would probably grow well as a terrarium plant because of its cultural preferences, size and shape.

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