Tillandsia 'Mystic Flame'

Discover Tillandsia 'Mystic Flame', a captivating hybrid that combines the best traits of its distinguished parentage:

Parentage: Tillandsia albertiana × Tillandsia ixioides
Distinctive traits: Unique leaf arrangement, stunning peach to reddish-orange flowers
Availability: Prized member of Mark Dimmitt's renowned 'Mystic' series

Key features:

• Striking blooms: Produces intense peach to reddish-orange flowers
• Unique foliage: Combines distichous and polystichous leaf arrangements
• Impressive size: Grows up to 25 cm, larger than most albertiana hybrids
• Versatile display options: Excellent for mounting on bark or in hanging displays
• Collector's gem: Part of the highly sought-after 'Mystic' hybrid group

Appearance: 'Mystic Flame' forms an elegant rosette with a fascinating leaf arrangement, blending the distichous (two-ranked) pattern of T. albertiana with the more common polystichous (multi-ranked) arrangement of T. ixioides. The inflorescence emerges on a 3-inch scape, featuring a cluster of branches bearing multiple, vibrantly colored flowers that range from intense peach to fiery reddish-orange.

Collector's Note: This hybrid exemplifies Mark Dimmitt's expertise in Tillandsia breeding. 'Mystic Flame' showcases how careful hybridization can combine the best traits of parent species, resulting in plants with enhanced aesthetic appeal and unique characteristics. Its larger size and striking blooms make it a standout among albertiana hybrids.

Care tip: Provide bright, indirect light to maintain its color and encourage blooming. Water 2-3 times a week by misting thoroughly or soaking for 20-30 minutes, ensuring the plant dries completely within 4 hours. Its size makes it ideal for mounting on bark or other natural substrates.

Ideal for:

• Collectors seeking eye-catching Tillandsia hybrids with unique features
• Those who appreciate plants with vibrant, unusual flower colors
• Enthusiasts looking to add larger specimens to their airplant displays
• Designers creating mounted or hanging airplant arrangements

Display recommendation: The impressive size and stunning blooms of 'Mystic Flame' make it perfect as a focal point in mounted displays. Consider attaching it to a piece of bark or driftwood to showcase its natural epiphytic growth habit. Its colorful flowers also make it an excellent centerpiece for airplant terrariums or hanging globes.

Ignite your airplant collection with Tillandsia 'Mystic Flame'. Experience the thrill of nurturing this exceptional hybrid, anticipating the moment when its blazing peach-to-reddish-orange blooms transforms your display into a fiery spectacle of botanical beauty.