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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) |
| Origin: Ecuador (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Violet |
| Bloomtime: Sporadic |
| Height: 1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Tillandsia secunda (Tillandsia) - A terrestrial or saxicolous (growing on rock) bromeliad from the mountains of Ecuador. The plant forms attractive rosettes 12-24 inches across of silver green narrow arching leaves. The inflorescence is an erect rose red scape with side branches, all bearing violet colored downward facing flowers. The name 'secunda', meaning "one sided" is in reference to the way the flowers all are dorsally attached and face downward. After flowering, numerous offsets are produced on the flower stem. Plant in full sun (coastal) to light shade and can be grown attached to rocks, wood or in a well-drained soil where they will grow faster and larger. Water frequently.
The information displayed on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations that we have made of it growing in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how it has performed in our crops out in the nursery field. We will incorporate comments that we receive from others as well, and welcome hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they have knowledge of cultural information we do not mention that would aid others in growing Tillandsia secunda.
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