Tillandsia recurvifolia certainly has a long name, doesn't it? It means the "leaves almost curve in one direction." Until recently, this species was knows as Tillandsia meridionalis and it still is by many. What was it Shakespeare said, "A Tillandsia by any other name is still a Tillandsia?" Whatever, this is one great plant because the bloom is such a brilliant pink. Many years ago in Paraguay, while in the Great Chaco, a vast expense of dry scrubbiness, you could see the bright bloom of a Tillandsia recurvifolia from 200 meters away! This one is easier to grow outdoors. If you have it inside, don't mist it and water it with "good" water, that is, not water high is salts.