Tillandsia oerstediana explained

Tillandsia oerstediana is a species of flowering plant in the bromeliad family Bromeliaceae.[1] It is an epiphyte that is found on open forested slopes in wet tropical areas. Tillandsia oerstediana is native to Costa Rica and western Panama.[2]

Description

Tillandsia oerstediana is an evergreen plant with grey-green leaves arranged in a rosette up to 40 cm across. When in bloom, it has a golden coloured flowerspike of waxy yellow bracts with tiny, tubular pink flowers.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Luther . Harry E. . 1995-09-01 . AN ANNOTATED CHECKLIST OF THE BROMELIACEAE OF COSTA RICA . Selbyana . en . 16 . 2 . 230–234 . 2689-0682.
  2. Web site: Tillandsia oerstediana L.B.Sm. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2022-11-11 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  3. Web site: Tillandsia oerstediana Houseplants/RHS Gardening . 2022-11-11 . www.rhs.org.uk . en-gb.