Tillandsia xerographica Polypodiaceae adding calm movement and quiet

adding calm movement and quiet character to its space

avoid cold air or temperature dips

Opposite pairs are spaced widely along fine stems

narrow leaves carried along an extending stem

Botanical Background and Habitat of Syngonium podophyllum

Tillandsia xerographica Polypodiaceae adding calm movement and quietTillandsia xerographica Tillandsia xerographica forms a large open rosette of broad silver green leaves. Dense white scales give the blades a pale, powdery finish, while each one narrows into a long tip that curls and loops back around the plant. The wide bases create a substantial centre and the recurved ends produce its characteristic ribbon like outline. At first the rosette is tight and upright, with relatively short leaf tips. As it matures, it