Tillandsia ‘Eric Knobloch’

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

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Genus: Tillandsia

• Family: Bromeliaceae

• Origin: horticultural hybrid (Central America)

• Foliage: silvery green, elongated and slightly twisted, acquiring reddish tones before flowering

• Flowers: long, tubular, intense violet color, beautifully contrasting with reddish rosettes

☀️ Growing conditions:

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

• Watering: mist 2–3 times a week; fully submerge 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 (above 50%); ideal for bathrooms, terrariums, or plant display cases

💚 Advantages and uses:

• Does not require soil – can be fixed on decorative wood, shells, ceramic supports, or glass globes

• Spectacular coloration during flowering

• Easy-to-maintain plant, suitable for any interior decor

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

⚠️ Note: Each specimen is unique – size and color intensity may vary depending on the growth stage and light exposure.  

Leaves may show small dry spots or imperfections caused by transport, humidity differences, or adaptation to the new environment. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant's health.