Tillandsia latifolia 'Tom Thumb' VIPP 2-8-21 with a light green background

with a light green background color that turns white with age

with branches bearing berries that turn black when ripe

The plant is a spectacular specimen for landscape

same basic shape

and white margins

Tillandsia latifolia 'Tom Thumb' VIPP 2-8-21 with a light green backgroundThis cultivar is among the smallest of the many forms of Tillandsia latifolia v. latifolia. In cultivation it grows to about three inches across with narrowly triangular, silvery gray leaves. It always forms a new offset on its inflorescence. This is an apparent adaptation to its habitat of shifting sand dunes in northern Peru. It also forms additional offsets, mostly around the base of the inflorescence, so is a prolific grower. Prefers bright