Lemeltonia narthecioides X BILLMEA The inflorescence is erect with

The inflorescence is erect with red bracts

with bold white margins

This cross was also done by Paul Isley and his cross is named Tillandsia ‘Mr

though it may wait until the inflorescence is almost finished

At anthesis the center blushes cherry red with a cottony-white inflorescence nested in the center

Lemeltonia narthecioides X BILLMEA The inflorescence is erect withAn Ecuadorean plant that grows in large clusters which resemble a lions mane. Native to moist forests from sea level to 5,000 feet or so, this plant grows readily potted or mounted, if kept a little moist. The inflorescence is a tall, distichous spike with flowers arranged so as to resemble a ladder. The flower petals are white and quite sweetly fragrant. Easy to grow.