Tillandsia capitata Mexico VIPP 7-15 it’s our best estimate of

it’s our best estimate of the correct name of this plant

A large grower to 30 inches across or larger

Often called the ‘Bamboo Cycad’ because its leaves resemble bamboo with its upright growth and paired

The inflorescence is the same as a the typical form

surrounded with red

Tillandsia capitata Mexico VIPP 7-15 it’s our best estimate ofA beautiful form of a bright red Mexican T. capitata that has been used by breeder Steve Correale for years to make many outstanding hybrids. There are other red clones of capitata from Mexico, but this one is a little different. A 15 inch rosette of thick, leathery leaves of deep, rich, wine red with an inflorescence the same color, and having great conformation. At any rate, we have preserved this clone and we feel certain that there will be more