T. ionantha variegata gracilis The said inflorescence has a

The said inflorescence has a spike that is a deep shade of red

Tillandsia thiekenii is a rare and collectible species native to Mexico

which is uncommon among Tillandsia

It produces a tall inflorescence with pinkish bracts and violet tubular flowers during its bloom cycle

T. ionantha variegata gracilis The said inflorescence has aThe Tillandsia ionantha variegata is a unique species, the name variegata comes from the term variegated which means that the plant has streaks of a different color. The plants main color is lettuce green, but the leaves also exhibit streaks of yellow white. Then as the plant matures, some of its leaves blush into a deep crimson shade. The top leaves remain upright while the base leaves tend to spread out and curve towards various directions.