The Tillandsia that had never flowered

Of our 85 species of Tillandsia, Tillandsia seideliana is one of the few (if not the only one!) that had never before graced us with its flowers. One specimen has finally decided to show us its colours…

The bright pink inflorescence measures around 15 cm. The species, native to Brazil, produces deep green, lanceolate leaves. It was named in honour of the Brazilian collector A. Seidel, who contributed to the advancement of knowledge regarding the Bromeliaceae family.