Description
Tillandsia butzii’s bulb-like base is referred to as a pseudo-bulb (meaning “not true”). This is likely where rot can occur, and so the air plant is most commonly grown upside down or on its side. Tillandsia Butzii looks like an octopus with its thin, fickle leaves and speckled base. Both characteristics make it an unusual air plant. Its flower clusters are wisp-like, with dark, purple petals.
Tillandsia butzii can get to 18cm in height and 35cm in width. This air plant is not covered in dense trichomes (fine hair-like outgrowths) like other air plants, and thus requires more humidity and moisture.