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Tillandsia 'Albert The Great'

Tillandsia 'Albert The Great'

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Discover Tillandsia 'Albert The Great', a majestic hybrid created by Rainforest Flora co-founder Paul Isley around 2004:

Parentage: Tillandsia flagellata x Tillandsia bulbosa

Distinctive traits:

  • Semi-bulbous base, lepidote leaves, caulescent growth
  • Impressive development
  • Mature open rosette reaches up to 45cm in diameter

Key features:

  • Regal appearance: Upright, narrow, mid-green channeled leaves taper to a point
  • Colorful display: Inner leaves flush orange during blooming
  • Striking inflorescence: Erect, tightly branched, and pointed with vermillion orange bracts
  • Enchanting flowers: Tubular mauve blooms emerge from the colorful bracts

Scientific note: Hybrid vigor in Tillandsia:

  • Combines desirable traits from both parent species
  • Often results in more robust growth and enhanced blooming
  • May exhibit increased adaptability to various growing conditions

Care tips:

  • Light: Thrives in strong indirect or filtered light
  • Water: Spray or dunk twice weekly, allowing to dry within 6-8 hours
  • Monthly soak: Rehydrate for up to an hour, ensuring thorough drying of the base to prevent rot

Ideal for: Collectors seeking unique hybrids, those who appreciate a blend of form and color, and enthusiasts of lepidote Tillandsia species.

Transform your airplant collection with the regal Tillandsia 'Albert The Great'. Watch as it develops its semi-bulbous base and crowns itself with a vibrant splash of color during bloom.

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