TILLANDSIA ‘Purple Gem’ | Genn B | 1997 | |
Mature small rosette to 14cm. diameter x 12cm. high. In strong light, stiff, grey-green / bronze short leaves tapering to a point. Arching inflorescence of rose pink floral bracts and purple flowers. Reg. Doc. 10/2015. Update 2/2017--on breeder's advice, the seed parent and pollen parent have been reversed. Country of origin: Queensland Australia | |||
Seed Parent: neglecta (red leaf form) | Pollen Parent: aeranthos (purple leaf form) | ||