Platystele aurea Tillandsia allowing only the very top

allowing only the very top layer to become slightly dry before watering again

Blooms typically appear in late winter to spring and can last several weeks with proper care

rugulosum is a distinctive species known for its unique appearance and easy cultivation

Thrives in a coarse bark mix or unglazed clay pot that promotes rapid drying between waterings

Platystele aurea Tillandsia allowing only the very topA neat miniature epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on slender, wiry stems held above broad, elliptic leaves. The broad, rounded synsepalum contrasts with the smaller, acuminate dorsal sepal, while the tiny labelo displays distinctive dark spotting a refined and jewel like bloom for its diminutive size. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the broad, soft leaves.