Tillandsia festucoides is a species native to Central America, growing in forests from 25 to 1000 meters of altitude. This is a form that takes on reddish tones in the leaves if it is exposed to high light. Plant with numerous thin and long leaves, similar to Tillandsia juncifolia. Bract that does not exceed the foliage, with reddish tones, carrying tubular blue flowers. Easy-care plant that likes a ventilated place.