Species in Tillandsia

Found in the state of Guerrero, Mexico, where it grows as an epiphyte on oaks at elevations of 1300 to 1600 m. The specific epithet honours Ilse Zecher, who first recognised the species in the field.

Native to the Sud Cinti area of Bolivia.

This species is native to Colombia and Ecuador, growing terrestrially, on rocks, or as an epiphyte in sunny habitats at elevations of 500-3200m.

A popular small epiphytic species that forms compact rosettes. The leaves turn vivid red during the blooming cycle, producing purple tubular flowers. It clumps readily over time.

Occurs in Ecuador and Peru, growing as an epiphyte in woodland at elevations of 2,300 to 3,900 m.