Tillandsia gardneri v. rupicola 'Purple Form' AECHMEA which is its more common

which is its more common cousin with yellowish leaves and a white inflorescence that occurs at low to medium altitudes in Ecuador and Peru

Leaf margins are nicely spiny

light green leaves and cream-colored margins

with ‘almost’ white leaves

Tillandsia gardneri v. rupicola 'Purple Form' AECHMEA which is its more commonNative to seaside cliffs and other rocky habitats along the coast of Brazil. In this type of exposed habitat this form has developed thicker, coarser foliage than the typical, soft leaved form from forested areas. This is, in our opinion, the finest form and a large grower, to nearly a foot tall when in bloom. Beautiful silvery foliage and a branched, purple inflorescence. A slow growing but very choice plant. There is also a form with a pink