T. balbisiana paleacea or display pieces

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A species that does not just have an interesting reproduction process

a spike that is also very slim emerges amongst the top leaves and is a pastel pink color which may be very pale

The leaves also form waves that are quite loose and slightly deformed which is why the air plant may look a bit eerie

The inflorescence is tall and colorful

T. balbisiana paleacea or display piecesThe Tillandsia balbisiana has leaves that are rather thin and of a pale green color mixed with subtle hints of silver. While the plant is still quite young and its leaves not so long, the blades curve towards different directions, some even stay upright. But, as the plant ages and as its leaves start to elongate, the blades tend to droop downwards and the tips curl inward towards the plants light brown base. A large space in the center is then created