Tillandsia 'An Interesting Cross' (T. nuptialis x T. stricta Hard Leaf)

What do you get when you cross air plant Tillandsia nuptialis with Tillandsia stricta Hard Leaf? Tillandsia 'An Interesting Cross' as presented by Rainforest Flora since first registered in 2025 and created circa 2011:

• Foliage: Stiff, light green leaves frosted silvery-white and tapering to a point
  
• Inflorescence: Semi-erect to 6" long with peachy-pink bracts bearing light lilac-petaled flowers
  

Key features:

• The best of both parents combined to blend the stiff, hardy leaf structure of the stricta with the grayer tones from nuptialis
• Size: Mature specimens typically reach 25cm (10") in height. The rosette usually spans 27.5cm (11") in diameter. 

Care tip: Soak for up to 1 hour per week and shake off excess water after soaking to ensure the plant dries completely. Prefers bright, indirect light. 

Ideal for: Collectors, Conversation Enthusiasts, and Growers who appreciate a plants lifecycle.