Tillandsia Caerulea Fragnant

Native distribution and habitat: This is a species from the arid regions of Ecuador
and Peru at altitudes from, 900 to 2700m and grows as an epiphyte.

Growth habit: T. caerulea is a delicate looking species and this belies its toughness.
It forms huge dense colonies of fine, wispy plants. It grows as an epiphyte
in dry forests or on rocks with ageotropic form. Archetype A.

Foliage: The leaves are long and thin and intertwine to create a rather untidy
clump.

Flowers: The flowers form on very long and thin wire like scape, have a delicate
sweetly scented perfume and in some locations the plant can flower for up to 9
months of the year. The flowers have light blue petals, are produced on a tall, fine
flower spike and the keeled flowers open gradually in succession over a period
of up to several weeks. There are about 4 -6 flowers on each stem.

Pups: The plant is continually dividing and producing new pups from the stem.

Cultivation: The delicate appearance of T. caerulea disguise it’s rugged toughness.
It is perfect for growing in a bright airy spot, it requires only very light watering
and must be allowed to dry quickly. Grows well out doors.