Tillandsia 'Merlin' WALLISIA A tubular rosette with semi-pendant

A tubular rosette with semi-pendant bloom spike with reddish-pink bracts and dark purple petals

streptophylla with its bulbous base and strap-like curly leaves

at least in some selections

But on this dusty day our luck changed

This plant more closely resembles Tillandsia fasciculata in general aspect

Tillandsia 'Merlin' WALLISIA A tubular rosette with semi-pendantA stunning hybrid of (pseudobaileyi x streptophylla) by Robert Spivey that is a perfect balance of the two parents. It has clean lines with a bulbous base and upright terete foliage that is slightly wavy and silvery gray. The inflorescence is erect with several branches, slightly exceeding the foliage. The scape and branches are bright pink becoming silvery white. A choice hybrid and easy to grow.