Tillandsia funckiana Merida, Venez. ex Graf RED so this species does best

so this species does best in partial shade

the offsets come off with soft

An outstanding plant

A large growing species that has had something of an identity crisis over the years

Tillandsia funckiana Merida, Venez. ex Graf RED so this species does bestA form of Tillandsia funckiana from Merida, Venezuela. A variable species, even plants from a single locality may have slightly different colors and shapes, illustrating a vibrant, evolving, adapting species. This clone was collected by Henrique Graf and our original plant came from his collection. Its a silvery plant with slender, silvery, straight leaves that grow at right angle to the stem. Develops a nice red blush at anthesis. All with all