Tillandsia zacapensis - someting special!

Tillandsia riohonduensis '#2'.

These were previous classified as Tillandsia capita 'Peach". It is now reclassified as Tillandsia riohonduensis.
This my smaller form, but id does flower easier than my other larger form.
They typically takes 2-5 years to bloom in my conditions. It is suggested that the species normally forms pups higher up on the stem and the mother plant may last for many years.

This is the neglected plant in 2013:

The plant in 2 February 2020:

29 February 2020

Copper and air plants/Tillandsia.

Do not mix them!!!

It seems that copper in its solid form, like wire, is very toxic to Tillandsia. 

 Generally, it does not make much difference what the mounting material is, as long as it is not toxic.

This includes natural toxins such as accumulated salts in ocean driftwood, or phenol/terpene/tannin leachates from some fresh wood/bark – aging and soaking with fresh water usually removes natural toxins.
Do not use treated timber, as these are impregnated with a copper solution (CCA - Copper Chrome Arsenate), which is very toxic to Tillandsias - this also includes the wax treated wood products. Also, avoid painted/stained timbers or materials whereby leachates may be produced. Attempts should be made to maintain the mount as natural as possible.

I have seen the toxicity of copper wire killing plants;

I have removed the copper wire to see if the plants will recover.

I do have a lot of plants hanging on treated laths and poles, but at this stage no signs of any damage.

Tillandsia brachycaulos x T. streptophylla - many greges, cultivars and unnamed hybrids going around.

This is Tillandsia Bauple. 

Before flowering 2 February 2020 :

On 24 February 2020:

 Tillandsia brachycaulos x Tillandsia streptophylla? Much thinner base and short first leaves. But also very beautiful! 

3 April 2018:

 2 February 2020:

17 February 2020

 29 February 2020