T. balbisiana paleacea upright inflorescence with pink to

upright inflorescence with pink to red bracts and violet tubular flowers

fuzzy trichomes

over time as the inflorescence slowly starts to emerge from the plant’s center

The inflorescence is tall and colorful

A species that does not just have an interesting reproduction process

T. balbisiana paleacea upright inflorescence with pink toThe Tillandsia balbisiana has leaves that are rather thin and of a pale green color mixed with subtle hints of silver. While the plant is still quite young and its leaves not so long, the blades curve towards different directions, some even stay upright. But, as the plant ages and as its leaves start to elongate, the blades tend to droop downwards and the tips curl inward towards the plants light brown base. A large space in the center is then created