Tillandsia bulbosa Forma Alba

Tillandsia bulbosa forma alba, sometimes referred to as a "white" or "albino" form, is an air plant described in botanical documents as typically focusing more energy on bulb and foliage production:

• Foliage: Long, narrow, and strongly recurved leaves, giving a chaotic, "medusa-like" appearance. Typically emerald green, and have a stiff yet flexible texture. Roughly 10-15 leaves swell into a hollow, pseudobulb at the center. 
• Inflorescence: A branched, few-flowered spike (usually 2-6 flowers), emerging from the center featuring flattened, floral bracts stacked in a distichous pattern. The bracts and upper leaves turn a bright, sulfur yellow or pale creamy-yellow while the base remains green. 

Key features:

• While the standard plant turns red before blooming, this variant turns bright yellow on the upper leaves and bracts, though the flowers turn white.
• By taxonomic status, the name is officially considered a synonym for the standard Tillandsia bulbosa by botanical authorities. It is not a separate species, just a specific color variant (forma).
• Growth Pattern: Leaves arise from a short, bulbous base in a tight rosette, making it appear stemless. New leaves emerge from the center, pushing older leaves outward and downward, eventually forming the curled, tentacle-like shape. 
• Size: Mature specimens typically reach cm (3-4") in height. The rosette usually spans ~30cm (12") in across. 

Care tip: Thrives in low, indirect sunlight. Soak 20-30 minutes weekly or mist thoroughly 3-4 times per week. Prefers high humidity. After watering, shake upside down so water does not pool in the hollow base. Requires excellent air circulation. 

Ideal for: Someone who has experience with air plants, live in a warm and humid climate, can commit to a weekly soaking routine, have bright light available, or enjoys unique, sculptural, "quirky" plants