T. streptophylla (Medium) ionantha As it matures

As it matures

The leaves that are near the plant’s base are the usual pale green color

The floral bracts are buttercup yellow and from these emerge mauve flowers

The leaves are soft green with a light coating of trichomes and grow upright in a tidy

T. streptophylla (Medium) ionantha As it maturesThe T. streptophylla, simply known as The Shirly Temple, is a fascinating air plant. It has thick lime green, (if not yellow green) leaves with a wide base. But what makes this air plant really stand out are the surrounding curls that frame the whole plant making the T. streptophylla a classically beautiful piece. When seldom watered or dehydrated, tight curls are formed. But if youre not in favor of the air plant's tight ringlets, with frequent