T. filifolia (L) balbisiana Some of the blades droop

Some of the blades droop downwards

the plant produces a short inflorescence with bright pink to red bracts and violet tubular flowers

are flowers that are instead a very vibrant fiery red to orange color

Tillandsia stricta 'Compacta' is a small

T. filifolia (L) balbisiana Some of the blades droopThe Tillandsia filifolia has a circular, possibly even spherical base that can be various shades of brown. Its leaves are straight and grow out from all around the base, towards every direction. These leaves are lettuce green in color and compared to most species which have tapered leaves, this one has leaves that are thin from base to tip, its slenderness being quite comparable to that of hay. When the plants inflorescence grows, a spike that is also