T. ionantha variegata gracilis Tillandsia gardneri 'Morro do Chapéu'

Tillandsia gardneri 'Morro do Chapéu' is a regional form of the species collected from the high-altitude area of Morro do Chapéu in Brazil

silvery-green leaves spiraling along a visible stem

giving the plant a striking architectural form

upright green leaves with a light silvery coating of trichomes that help the plant absorb moisture and tolerate bright conditions

formerly classified under the Tillandsia genus

T. ionantha variegata gracilis Tillandsia gardneri 'Morro do Chapéu'The Tillandsia ionantha variegata is a unique species, the name variegata comes from the term variegated which means that the plant has streaks of a different color. The plants main color is lettuce green, but the leaves also exhibit streaks of yellow white. Then as the plant matures, some of its leaves blush into a deep crimson shade. The top leaves remain upright while the base leaves tend to spread out and curve towards various directions.