T. xerographica (Large) capitata curved leaves that grow in

curved leaves that grow in a spiral form

a spike that is also very slim emerges amongst the top leaves and is a pastel pink color which may be very pale

the central leaves turn a vivid red

meaning its offsets grow from the stolon that extends out of the parent plant

pale yellow flowers during its bloom cycle

T. xerographica (Large) capitata curved leaves that grow inIt 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