Tillandsia #138683

Tillandsia is a genus in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of Central and South America. Some tillandsia are so-called myrmecophyte that live in symbiosis with ant colonies. They offer the insects living room and sometimes food, while the ants keep predators away from them.

Current Location
This plant is in Regulus's Greenhouse.

Mar 25, 2014, 4:37:03 PM
Finally full grown.

Mar 21, 2014, 7:37:02 PM
It began to sprout.

Mar 7, 2014, 8:59:42 PM
Taken by Regulus.