Tillandsia xiphioides Dwarf Form Tillandsia ehlersiana you can grow it outside

you can grow it outside for the best part of the year here in the UK but it is probably only hardy down to 2 or 3 degrees centigrade

red flower

which darken to a luxurious deep

It colours up nicely and has those little red finger nails

It has lovely silver leaves and a nice habit

Tillandsia xiphioides Dwarf Form Tillandsia ehlersiana you can grow it outsideTillandsia xiphioides grows on trees and rocks, it is indigenous to Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Northern Argentina. It is a xerophytic or dry growing species and like many of the silver, densely trichome covered species it likes to dry out completely between watering. It is very special species because of it gorgeous china white, frilly edged flowers that are incredibly and deliciously citrus scented, unlike any thing else. It likes high light