SIZE: Large 10"+ with bloom spike that can reach over 16"
DESCRIPTION: Tillandsia "Burnt Fingers" (Didisticha x Duratii) is a captivating hybrid air plant that combines the unique characteristics of two distinct Tillandsia species: Tillandsia didisticha and Tillandsia duratii. This hybrid plant showcases a striking appearance and exhibits a blend of traits inherited from its parent plants.
Tillandsia "Burnt Fingers" features long, slender leaves that curl and twist, giving the plant a visually dynamic and eye-catching appearance. The leaves typically have a green coloration, but as the plant matures, the tips can develop a captivating reddish or purplish hue, resembling the burnt tips that lend it its name.
This hybrid plant combines the robustness of Tillandsia duratii, which is known for its hardiness and tolerance to varying conditions, with the unique form and growth habit of Tillandsia didisticha. As a result, Tillandsia "Burnt Fingers" is relatively easy to care for and can adapt to a range of environments.
TAXONOMY:
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Tillandsia |
| Species: | T. didisticha x T. duratii |