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Pseudalcantarea grandis, synonym Tillandsia grandis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. This species is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, particularly in areas such as Veracruz, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Queretaro, at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,700 meters .
This species is notable for its impressive size and longevity. In its native habitat, it may not flower until it is 20 to 25 years old . P. grandis is typically found growing lithophytically on steep rock faces, though it can also adapt to pot culture in cultivation .
Pseudalcantarea macropetala · Pseudalcantarea viridiflora · Pseudalcantarea
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Pseudalcantarea grandis by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
