Tillandsia bulbosa is a unique species that has a bulbous shape.

It has a wide distribution in the wild, from Mexico and the West Indies, through central America, Ecuador and Northern Brazil.

In the wild this species has a symbiotic association with ants which can live in the leaf base cavities, as does several other species like seleriana, butzii and others.

This species is easy to grow and eventually makes a nice clump. It likes medium light levels and regular wetting. It is tolerant higher humidity and less air movement, making it suitable for bathrooms and terrariums.

This plant, mounted on drift wood is ‘in bud’.