Tillandsia gardneri SEEDS

Tillandsia gardneri seeds grow into an epiphytic atmospheric air plant native to the wet tropical biome of northern South America from Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and adjacent Guianas. Named after George Gardner (18121849), the Scottish botanist who made extensive plant collections in Brazil and was later Director of the Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Described by Lindley. A large, highly ornamental atmospheric Tillandsia with long, channelled, silver-grey leaves spreading widely from the centre, creating a dramatic spreading disc or fountain shape. Produces vivid pink bracts and bright violet-purple flowers. Subfamily Tillandsioideae. Family Bromeliaceae.

Bright indirect light; excellent ventilation; mount on cork/wood or hang freely; warm tropical conditions. Mist regularly. One of the most ornamental grey-leafed Tillandsia.

• Named after Scottish botanist George Gardner (18121849), Director of Peradeniya Botanic Garden
• Dramatic spreading disc/fountain of silver-grey leaves; vivid pink bracts and violet-purple flowers
• N. South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Guianas) wet tropical biome
• Described by Lindley; one of the most ornamental grey Tillandsia; subfamily Tillandsioideae
• Bright indirect light; cork/wood mount; mist regularly; warm tropical; Family Bromeliaceae

Tillandsia gardneri honours George Gardner a silver-grey atmospheric air plant of extraordinary ornamental appeal, whose spreading disc of silver leaves and vivid pink-violet flower display make it one of the most coveted large-growing Tillandsia from the wet tropical forests of northern South America.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.