Tillandsia Jucunda

Native distribution and habitat: T. jucunda is a native to Argentina, Bolivia
where it grows as an epiphyte on trees at altitudes from 500 m to 900 m. It is
a naturally occurring hybrid of T. ixioides and T. tenuifolia. The term “swarm” is
used when naturally occurring hybrids become a defined species.

Growth habit: The plant grows as a compact form. With time the plant grows
into clumps. .

Foliage: The thickish, stiff leaves are relatively short have a distinct channel 100
mm – 200 mm long and have a dusting of silver trichomes which can form in
fine bands across the leaf.

Flowers: T. jucunda has a simple rose-pink inflorescence crowned with small
yellow fragrant flowers. The flowers are short tubular shape, that extend from
individual bracts, they have confined stamens, and the petals are slightly keeled.

Cultivation: Like many Tillandsias with similar leaves and growth habit T. jucunda
is a hardy plant an can withstand hot dry conditions and direct sun which makes
it adaptable and easy to grow.

Availability: Not often available.