Tillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form Size:X-Large deeply lobed shield fronds that

deeply lobed shield fronds that decay to reveal a mesh of veins

It grows as an epiphyte in seasonally dry tropical forests at elevations from 186 to 1000 meters

A single plant will quickly produce many offsets

carcharodon into a truly remarkable cultivar

It looks like it has been dusted with powdered sugar or covered in fresh snow—hence its "Snowball" nickname

Tillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form Size:X-Large deeply lobed shield fronds thatTillandsia tectorum Caulescent Form. This remarkable air plant is native to the high Andes of Peru and Ecuador, where it grows at elevations between 2,000 and 3,500 meters (6,50011,500 feet). The 'Caulescent Form' is defined by its stem growing (caulescent) habit, which sets it apart from the standard rosette form. While the standard T. tectorum forms a dense, round rosette, this form grows significantly in length, developing a long stem that can