Tillandsia Eric Knobloch Air Plant

Wanting to take a foray into the world of air plants? Tillandsia is the largest genus in the bromeliad family, the "air plant" means that they don't need soil, but instead, obtains water and nutrients from the air. They absorb the water through their leaves, not their roots – the roots serve no other purpose than to cling on to other objects. They also look great clustered in a bowl or used in a centerpiece.

Tillandsia Eric Knobloch is a stunning hybrid of T. Brachycaulos and T. Streptophylla. Created by Joe Carrone in New Orleans during the 1960s, this hybrid is one of the most admired Tillandsia varieties. It inherits much of its size and form from its pollen parent, T. Streptophylla, while showcasing the vibrant red blush of T. Brachycaulos. The foliage is long, wide, and leathery, curling gently—though less so than T. Streptophylla. The plant produces a tall, striking red inflorescence that blooms with tubular flowers featuring purple petals, typically appearing in May (Autumn).