Tillandsia unknown

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Apr 07, 2008

I have collected a number of tillandsias that are unidentified, and I have not bothered to figure out what any are until they flower... so here's one flowering now... flower is about 18" long. Any suggestions?

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Apr 07, 2008

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mellielong Lutz, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 07, 2008

Looks like tillandsia duratii. Have you tried smelling it? Those blooms smell wonderful!

Melanie

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digital_dave Springfield, MO(Zone 6a) Apr 07, 2008

Sure could be duratii, one of my favorites. Aside from the womderful fragrance, duratii has contorted tubular leaves that spiral very neatly.

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mellielong Lutz, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 08, 2008

Oh yes, I saw one at the Bromeliad show at the Selby Gardens in Sarasota, FL that was about four feet high. It was just amazing to see.

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Apr 08, 2008

thanks so much

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