Tillandsia harrisii Tillandsia intermedia ionantha 'Fuego' and T

ionantha 'Fuego' and T

or it can be grown in a pot with a fast draining mix

it is another species that has (in the wild) ant associations (a myrmecophyte)

I grow this species more on the mesic side with bright light but not too much direct sun and more regular wetting than many of the xeric or dry growing silver leaved species

bergeri is big

Tillandsia harrisii Tillandsia intermedia ionantha 'Fuego' and TTillandsia harrisii is a personal favorite of mine. A nice medium to large size plant with very silver white foliage with dense adpressed scales givint the surface a lovely soft silver effect. The flower is spike is large and bright red. The flowers are also quite large, purple and tubular. Tillandsia harrisii is another sun loving plant that will take the brightest light you can give it. It enjoys regular misting, but the thick leaves are quite