Tillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form Size:X-Large · RHS Award: Award of

· RHS Award: Award of Garden Merit

Allow the top half or so of the potting mix to dry out between waterings

A single plant will quickly produce many offsets

High humidity (70-80%) to mimic tropical habitat

Tillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form Size:X-Large · RHS Award: Award ofTillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form. This remarkable air plant is native to the high Andes of Peru and Ecuador, where it grows at elevations between 2,000 and 3,500 meters (6,50011,500 feet). The 'Caulescent Form' is defined by its stem growing (caulescent) habit, which sets it apart from the standard rosette form. While the standard T. tectorum forms a dense, round rosette, this form grows significantly in length, developing a long stem that can