T. xerographica (Large) capitata the central leaves turn a

the central leaves turn a vivid red

silver-green leaves that grow in a loose

The flower that blooms from the plant’s center is not the usual purple color

The plant’s main color is lettuce green

The jumbo size makes it ideal for standout displays

T. xerographica (Large) capitata the central leaves turn aIt grows from southern Mexico to Guatemala and El Salvador the most common environment being a desert where cool nights produce morning dew that wets the plant. The rest of the day is extremely dry. These plants must survive nine months of the year with no rainfall. One of the most popular species, it is stemless, large and showy. The leaves taper from wide at the base to thin at the tips where they decurve and contort in every direction, very unusual