Family: Bromeliaceae
High Risk Traits:
- Broad climate suitability and elevation range
- Thrives and spreads in regions with tropical climates
- Naturalized in Oahu
- Other Tillandsia species have become invasive
- Shade tolerant
- May hybridize with other species
- Reproduces by wind-dispersed seeds, and intentionally cultivated by people
- Reported to be self-fertile and autogamous
- Propagated by offsets; may be able to spread vegetatively
Low Risk Traits:
- No evidence of negative impacts where introduced or cultivated
- Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
- Non-toxic
- Reaches maturity in 4-6 years