Spotlight on Tillandsia ehlersiana

Tillandsia Ehlersiana is a particularly attractive species of Tillandsia native to Mexico.

General information on Tillandsia ehrlesiana

Its leaves are covered with scales on both sides, giving it a downy appearance that is more silvery than green. Its general morphology and the potential for confusion with Tillandsia seleriana suggest that this is a myrmecophilous species, but there is no documentation to support this at present (if you, the reader, have any evidence, we’d love to hear from you!)

Growing Tillandsia ehlersiana

This is an easy-to-grow Tillandsia. In a way, it could be described as a hardy species. Finding it a well-ventilated and very bright spot is what matters most to it, as its watering and humidity requirements are moderate.

Generally hardy and a fairly slow-growing plant, T. ehlersiana has leaves that show little sign of wilting, which further enhances its aesthetic appeal all year round!