Tillandsia bulbosa is an evergreen epiphytic perennial that typically reaches heights and widths of approximately 15 cm. Its distinctive bulbous bases can grow up to 5 cm in diameter. The plant features slender green leaves that curl inward at the edges, forming twisted, straw-like structures. During the flowering phase, the upper leaves display scarlet hues, while the short red stems bear tubular flowers that bloom in a vibrant violet-purple shade.

Tillandsia are perennial plants that typically remain green year-round and are frequently found growing on other surfaces (epiphytic). They develop rosettes consisting of tough, narrow leaves that can be linear or strap-like. Their flowers can be tubular or funnel-shaped, appearing either in spikes with notable bracts arranged in two ranks or as single, less noticeable blooms.

Tillandsia bulbosa

Tillandsia bulbosa 'Gigante'

Tillandsia bulbosa red

Tillandsia butzii

Tillandsia butzii var. roseiflora

Tillandsia cacticola is an evergreen, epiphytic perennial that reaches heights of approximately 30 cm. It features a rosette of linear leaves that are silvery-white and can grow up to 40 cm in length, tapering to a slender tip. Flower spikes can extend to 30 cm tall, displaying lilac-lavender bracts from which cream-colored flowers emerge over an extended blooming period.

Tillandsia cacticola

Tillandsia caerulea

Tillandsia caerulea var. major

Tillandsia caerulea var. minor

Tillandsia caliginosa

Tillandsia candenossii

Tillandsia capillaris

Tillandsia capillaris f. incana

Tillandsia capillaris f. virescens

Tillandsia capitata is an evergreen, epiphytic perennial that can reach heights of 50 cm. It features rosettes of elongated, sword-like leaves that are pale green to grey-green, which develop a reddish hue when the plant begins to bloom. In spring and summer, tubular purple flowers, measuring up to 4 cm in length, appear on flowering stems that can extend up to 25 cm.

Tillandsia capitata

Tillandsia capitata 'Domingensis'

Tillandsia capitata 'Hermosa'

Tillandsia capitata 'Peach'

Tillandsia capitata 'Rubra'

Tillandsia capitata 'Yellow Star'

Tillandsia capitata mauve

Tillandsia capitata red-leaved

Tillandsia caput-medusae is a perennial plant that remains green year-round and is sensitive to frost, reaching heights of up to 15 cm. This epiphytic species features slender, grey-green leaves that can grow as long as 25 cm, curling inwards and creating a bulbous base. During the spring and summer months, it produces flower spikes adorned with red bracts, from which tubular flowers in a violet-mauve shade emerge.

Tillandsia caput-medusae

Tillandsia cardenasii

Tillandsia cardenasii orange-flowered

Tillandsia cardenasii red-flowered

Tillandsia carlsoniae

Tillandsia caulescens

Tillandsia cauligera

Tillandsia chaetophylla

Tillandsia chartacea

Tillandsia chiapensis

Tillandsia chusgonensis

Tillandsia circinnatioides

Tillandsia complanata

Tillandsia compressa

Tillandsia concolor

Tillandsia concolor 'Cicatlan'

Tillandsia confertiflora

Tillandsia crocata is a perennial epiphyte that remains green year-round, reaching a height of up to 20 cm. Its slender, silvery green leaves grow in irregular clumps. During the spring and summer months, it produces fragrant yellow blooms on short stems that rise above the foliage.

Tillandsia crocata

Tillandsia crocata 'Brandywine'

Tillandsia crocata 'Copper Penny'

Tillandsia cyanea is an epiphytic perennial that features rosettes of slender, dark green leaves, which can grow up to 35 cm long and display red markings at their bases. In spring or autumn, this plant produces flattened spikes adorned with violet flowers emerging from pink bracts.

Tillandsia cyanea

Tillandsia cyanea 'Anita' is a persistent epiphytic perennial characterized by rosettes of elongated, slender green leaves that can reach lengths of up to 35 cm, featuring a reddish hue at their bases. In the spring or autumn, it generates flattened spikes adorned with pink bracts, from which vivid blue flowers emerge.

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