Description
About Tillandsia Ed Doherty
Tillandsia Ed Doherty is a registered hybrid between Tillandsia aeranthos and Tillandsia leonamiana. It’s credited to hybridizer Mark Dimmitt and documented across multiple specialty growers. So it’s circulated among collectors for years under this name, which sets it apart from some of the less-documented trade names in our catalog.
Its form leans toward the aeranthos side: an open rosette of silver-white, finely scaled leaves. What draws attention, though, is the bloom, a striking red-rose inflorescence that opens bright blue flowers. Few Tillandsia hybrids match that color contrast.
We offer it in two grades, a 4-inch Medium and a 6-inch Large, both sized to show the open rosette form clearly.
Because aeranthos itself is one of the most widely grown xeric species, this hybrid inherits an easy, forgiving disposition. That holds true despite its more unusual bloom color.
Its documented parentage and striking flower make it a strong choice for a collector-facing shelf, distinct from the more common named forms nearby. So a buyer who wants a named hybrid with a verifiable backstory, rather than just a trade nickname, will find that here.
Growing Tillandsia Ed Doherty: Care Guide
Run it xeric, matching the dominant aeranthos parentage. Soak 10-14 days, then invert and shake dry.
- Water: Soak 10-14 days, then invert and shake dry.
- Light: High light with strong airflow.
- Feeding: Diluted TillyBoost Fertilizer monthly.
- Bloom: Red-rose bracts open bright blue flowers, a striking contrast.
- Mounting: Tillandsia Wire suits the open rosette form well.
Feed it TillyBoost Fertilizer on a regular cycle, browse more named hybrids in our Rare Air Plants category, or check the air plant care guide for xeric basics.
