Tillandsia brachycaulos facts for kids
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Tillandsia brachycaulos is a special kind of flowering plant that belongs to the Tillandsia group. These plants are often called "air plants" because they don't need soil to grow! They get their water and food from the air around them.
This cool plant is found naturally in Mexico, Central America, and Venezuela. It often grows on trees or rocks, using its leaves to soak up moisture.
About Tillandsia brachycaulos
Tillandsia brachycaulos is known for its beautiful leaves. When it's ready to bloom, the top leaves of the plant can change color. They turn bright shades of red, orange, or yellow. This color change helps to attract pollinators like hummingbirds.
After the leaves change color, small, pretty flowers appear. These flowers are usually purple or blue. They grow from the center of the plant. This plant is a type of epiphyte. This means it grows on other plants, but it doesn't harm them. It just uses them for support.
Cultivars
A cultivar is a plant that has been grown and selected by people. They choose plants with special features, like unique colors or shapes. These plants are then grown in nurseries.
There are many different types of Tillandsia brachycaulos cultivars. Each one might have slightly different colors or growing habits. Some popular cultivars include:
- Tillandsia 'Ask Harry'
- Tillandsia 'Betty'
- Tillandsia 'Calum'
- Tillandsia 'Eric Knobloch'
- Tillandsia 'Heather's Blush'
- Tillandsia 'Imbil'
- Tillandsia 'Laurie'
- Tillandsia 'Maria Teresa L.'
- Tillandsia 'Nashville'
- Tillandsia 'Neerdie'
- Tillandsia 'Richard Oeser'
- Tillandsia 'Rongo'
- Tillandsia 'Roy'
- Tillandsia 'Victoria'
- Tillandsia 'Widgee'
- Tillandsia 'Wolvi'
- Tillandsia 'Yabba'
Images for kids
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Tillandsia brachycaulos stuck to a cypress
See also
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