SIZE: Medium 4”-5”
DESCRIPTION:
Tillandsia funckiana is native to Ecuador and Colombia. It is known for its unique appearance and graceful form. The plant features long, silver-green leaves that curl and twist, giving it an elegant and intricate look.
When Tillandsia funckiana blooms, it produces an inflorescence that emerges from the center of the plant. The flowers are tubular and have a vibrant orange-red color, adding a striking contrast to the plant's silvery foliage. The flowers attract pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.
TAXONOMY:
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Genus: | Tillandsia |
Species: |
T. funckiana
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