{"product_id":"tillandsia-caliginosa","title":"Tillandsia caliginosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring home high-altitude elegance to your collection with Tillandsia caliginosa. This remarkable species is native to the dry valleys of the Andes, thriving in Bolivia, Uruguay, and the Jujuy province of Argentina at elevations between 1500 to 3000 meters. It was formally described by botanist Werner Till in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species forms a visually striking, flat, fan-like rosette. Its long, silver, rigid leaves grow in opposite rows on a single plane, creating a beautiful two-dimensional display. The thick, soft leaves are covered in dense grey trichomes, giving them a velvety-white appearance. New leaves emerge folded together at the base before twisting in various directions as they mature. It is relatively large for its subgenus, growing to about 20cm (8 inches) wide. The plant is short-stemmed and can reach a height of 20 to 40cm when in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTillandsia caliginosa is highly prized for its fragrant blooms. It produces a long, thin inflorescence spike with a short, simple cluster of 2 to 4 flowers. The small, delicate flowers are yellow, sometimes with brown freckles or a dark brown to blackish-brown center with a dirty yellow mid-stripe. They emit a delicate perfume. Flowering typically occurs in August (winter in the Southern Hemisphere). After flowering, the plant readily produces pups, eventually forming an attractive, large clump. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0808%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7434%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0808%;\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7434%;\"\u003e2-3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions: Provide bright, indirect or filtered light. An east- or west-facing window is ideal for indoor growing. It can tolerate some direct sunlight, especially morning sun. Water every 2 to 3 days by thoroughly misting or soaking once a week up to 20 minutes. Air plants must dry out completely between waterings. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rainforest Flora","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":49837171998962,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1763\/5826\/files\/tillandsia-caliginosa-4069816.jpg?v=1784949314","url":"https:\/\/rainforestflora.com\/products\/tillandsia-caliginosa","provider":"Rainforest Flora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}