Tillandsia secunda is a proliferating variety native to Ecuador. A large growing plant with silvery-green leaves in an upright rosette, which when in bloom produces its offsets on its inflorescence. The inflorescence is tall and branched, up to 3 feet or so and the offsets are produced at almost every internode as well as at the base of the plant. The bract is usually bright red in color while the flower is a dark purple. In nature it grows on the ground on rocky slopes in full sun. Popular with collectors, it is usually grown potted to gain size and vigor. T. secunda likes moderate water and bright indirect light. It would also like a good amount of air flow.
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