Tillandsia schatzlii UNDER 10 Tillandsia purpurea is found in

Tillandsia purpurea is found in Peru where it forms large colonies on the desert sands which may contain millions of plants of a single or a few clones

The leaves are broadly variegated with white up the center

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Useful in landscape as it is a large grower with a tolerance for sun and harsh conditions

Tillandsia schatzlii UNDER 10 Tillandsia purpurea is found inA strange cliff dwelling species from Oaxaca, Mexico, growing to eight inches or so in a somewhat recurved rosette. The leaves are thick, succulent and rather glossy. A simple pink spike with purple flowers forms the inflorescence. A rare but hardy, easily cultivated species.