Tillandsia « Eric Knobloch »

Tillandsia ‘Eric Knobloch’ is a natural hybrid between Tillandsia brachycaulos and Tillandsia streptophylla, valued for its ornamental shape and spectacular blooming. It is a decorative air-rooted plant, ideal for collections of air plants or modern arrangements.

🌿 Botanical features:

• Genus: Tillandsia

• Family: Bromeliaceae

• Origin: horticultural hybrid (Central America)

• Foliage: green-silvery, elongated and slightly twisted, turning reddish tones before blooming

• Flowers: long, tubular, deep violet, beautifully contrasting with the reddish rosettes

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: strong natural, indirect light; tolerates a few hours of gentle morning sun

• Watering: mist 2–3 times a week; fully soak the plant in water for 15–20 minutes once a week, then let it dry completely

• Temperature: 18–28°C; avoid cold below 12°C

• Humidity: moderate to high (over 50%); ideal for bathrooms, terrariums, or plant display cases

💚 Benefits and uses:

• Does not require soil – can be attached to decorative wood, shells, ceramic holders, or glass globes

• Spectacular coloration during blooming

• Easy to care for, suitable for any indoor setting

• Purifies the air and adds a natural tropical touch to the space

⚠️ Important note:

About color: Keep in mind that the intense reddish shade naturally appears only near blooming or under strong light. The delivered specimens are usually in the vegetative stage (green-silvery), and will develop spectacular colors at your home.

About appearance: Each specimen is unique. Small leaf imperfections or shape differences are normal and do not affect the plant’s health.