Tillandsia xerographica

Origins: Southern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador  Bloom: Enormous pink inflorescence with yellow and green bracts and purple flowers.  The bloom can last for up to a year! Ideal for: Indoors or Outdoors, better outdoors Light: Adaptable, best in strong indirect light.  Will easily burn under mid day direct light Water: Spray or dunk once a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Watch for water getting trapped deep in the lower leaves which can lead to rot.  Not recommended to soak xerographica   Known as the queen of air plants, xerographica is the centerpiece of any collection.  With long graceful leaves and an ability to adapt to diverse climates, this is a must have plant.  A word of caution, xerographica is prone to rotting when stagnant water sits in the base of leaves for extended periods of time.  This is a species you must shake out upside down or tip over after watering to keep healthy. Drying next to a window is a good idea if you keep it inside.    Due to CITES regulations th