Tillandsia novakii MALAYSIA is almost certainly a cross

is almost certainly a cross of (balbisiana x pseudobaileyi)

both the face and back

The leaves are curled

This is one of only two species in this odd and obscure genus

but the plant has been registered and does match the photo in the registry

Tillandsia novakii MALAYSIA is almost certainly a crossA caulescent species with a stem to over two feet long with very stiff, thick, spreading, almost succulent, red leaves. The inflorescence consists of a rose red scape with 3 to 6 narrow, silvery branches, the whole extending over a foot. Native to Veracruz, Mexico where it grows as an epiphyte in small trees under semi arid conditions. Easy to cultivate.