Tillandsia complanata seeds grow into an epiphytic bromeliad native to the wet tropical biome from Mexico south through Central America to South America — one of the more widespread Tillandsia species in the genus. The epithet complanata means 'flattened', referring to the distinctly flat, compressed inflorescence. Described by George Bentham. A member of subfamily Tillandsioideae with the characteristic smooth-edged, green to grey-green strap-like leaves forming a loose, spreading rosette with a flattened, paddle-shaped inflorescence that carries numerous small flowers with vivid bracts. Family Bromeliaceae.Bright indirect light; high humidity; epiphytic (bark or cork); warm tropical to subtropical conditions. 'Complanata' = flattened; distinctly flat compressed inflorescence — diagnostic paddle shape Described by George Bentham; green to grey-green strap-like leaves; loose spreading rosette Mexico to South America — wet tropical biome; one of the wider-ranging Tillandsia species Subfamily Tillandsioideae; numerous small flowers with vivid bracts on flattened spike Bright indirect light; high humidity; epiphytic; warm tropical; Family Bromeliaceae Tillandsia complanata is the flattened-spike tillandsia — described by Bentham, one of the wider-ranging Tillandsia species from Mexico to South America, its distinctive flat, paddle-shaped inflorescence making it instantly recognisable among the vast diversity of the genus. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
