Tillandsia incurva VIPP 2-4-19 The inflorescence is a tall

The inflorescence is a tall spike with on or two upright branches

the Hohenbergia has a ‘bloom’ or light veneer of a waxy powder over the leaf surfaces

The inflorescence is short and compactly branched and a striking orange

but much larger and more robust

Tillandsia incurva VIPP 2-4-19 The inflorescence is a tallAn extremely widespread species that occurs from Costa Rica to Bolivia and most major Caribbean islands from Cuba to Hispaniola and south to Venezuela. Found in cloud forests or wet forest environments at altitudes of 3,000 to 9,000 feet as an epiphyte, often in exposed locations. A very attractive silvery leaved plant to about 12 inches across or a bit more, with a bulbous base and spreading rosette shape. The inflorescence can be simple or many