Tillandsia in the Plant ID forum

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Xeramtheum

Feb 19, 2014 10:33 AM CST

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Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
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I don't recall the name of this Tillandsia .. the one in the foreground and in focus. Can someone help me put a species name to it?

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TimHoover

Feb 27, 2014 5:20 PM CST

Name: Tim Hoover
Elysian FIelds, Texas (Zone 8a)

Hi Anne,
I believe that is Caput-Medusae. It is a bit difficult to tell for certain since I can not see the whole plant but that is most likely it.

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plantladylin

Feb 27, 2014 6:18 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

For comparison, here's Medusa's Head (Tillandsia caput-medusae)

If not that one, perhaps: Air Plant (Tillandsia intermedia)
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Xeramtheum

Feb 27, 2014 7:38 PM CST

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Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
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Thanks! After looking both up, I'm leaning toward the Tillandsia caput-medusae.

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plantladylin

Feb 28, 2014 8:48 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)