{"product_id":"tillandsia-bulbosa-forma-alba","title":"Tillandsia bulbosa Forma Alba","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eTillandsia 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFoliage: 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eInflorescence: 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 39.1876px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%;\"\u003e3\"-5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWhile the standard plant turns red before blooming, this variant turns bright yellow on the upper leaves and bracts, though the flowers turn white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBy 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eGrowth 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSize: Mature specimens typically reach cm (3-4\") in height. The rosette usually spans ~30cm (12\") in across. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eCare 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eIdeal 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rainforest Flora","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49002797105394,"sku":"A21990","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1763\/5826\/files\/tillandsia-bulbosa-forma-alba-2702777.jpg?v=1775324709","url":"https:\/\/rainforestflora.com\/products\/tillandsia-bulbosa-forma-alba","provider":"Rainforest Flora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}