Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: lugplant, airplant, Tillandsia

Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Distribution: South America

Comments: Propagation is by seeds or by offsets called "pups". A single plant could yield up to a dozen pups. Offsets can be separated when about 2/3 the size of their mother to encourage a new colony.