Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Gallitos

These tree parasites are known as gallitos or patas de gallo. Once again, I am going to abuse from your kindness and ask to provide the English name for this plant that is often found as a parasite in trees.

Gallitos are an integral part of the Guatemalan Christmas decorations, quite often found underneath the Christmas tree or next to the nacimientos.

7 Responses to "Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Gallitos"

Azul Marino says:
December 17, 2008 at 2:21 am
These beautifully flowering Bromeliads (Gallitos) thrive on nothing but air and water.
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Anamaria says:
December 17, 2008 at 4:09 am
They are commonly called “Air Plants” in the UK because they are epiphytes. Whatever they are called, they are lovely to to look at and a great addition to your current Christmas series.
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Gatopardo says:
December 17, 2008 at 9:19 am
Tillandsia is the right name for this gallitos. Quote from :
“A Tillandsia is a Bromeliad…but not all Bromeliads are Tillandsias. Bromeliad is the Family name. Tillandsia is the genus.”
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Azul Marino says:
December 17, 2008 at 11:10 am
Thank you for the correction, I was also confused with the two names, lol, I forgot about this plant in the Guatemalan Christmas decorations, it has been a long time since I see any pictures from Guatemala, until I subscrive here, have a blessed and Joyful Christmas!!!
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John S. says:
December 17, 2008 at 7:16 pm
They’re called air plants in the US too. See:
http://www.airplant.com/
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Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Gallitos

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