Forzzaea cf. leopoldo-horstii SEL1994-0275 Size:Offset Only a few private collections

Only a few private collections and botanical gardens had this giant in their collections due to its former rarity

It might resemble a slightly more slender Tillandsia seleriana due to its size but is a pruinosa for sure

A rare lithophytic species restricted to a few canyons of northern Peru

A stunning beauty

it is long lasting

Forzzaea cf. leopoldo-horstii SEL1994-0275 Size:Offset Only a few private collectionsA species formerly in the genus Cryptanthus that could easily be taken as a Dyckia in its foliar aspect. Native to the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil where it grows an arid existence. The leaves are stiff, slightly succulent, and straight, about a half inch wide at the base and tapering to a point, bearing small, stiff, outward facing, marginal red tipped green spines. It can attain a size of 18 inches in diameter at maturity. The leaves are a shiny,