Tillandsia streptophylla

R125.00


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  • Gorgeous species with a bulbous base and soft, pastel green leaves which have a fuzzy appearance
  •  Under bright light conditions the foliage develops a soft pink hue
  • The leaves curl and spiral around themselves and the drier the conditions the more curly the leaves become forming tight ringlets, hence commonly known as the “Shirley Temple” plant
  • The plants blushes pink to red when about to bloom
  • The tall carmine, citron green and silver flower spike from which mauve flowers emerge also has a frosted appearance
  • Care level:  Easy

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Plant Care:

Tips on how to grow your plant successfully:

Light: Best grown in partial shade.

Watering: Frequency of watering is always the most difficult cultural point to advise on. There are so many factors which influence it.

As a guide during summer water once or twice a week and in winter once a week or even once in ten days to two weeks.

It is important that plants dry after been watered, particularly when grown in a large clump. It is always best to water your plants in the early morning so that they dry off by nightfall.

Fertiliser: In their natural environment Tillandsia exist on very little nutrients. They do however respond to applications of fertiliser.

We recommend that you apply fertiliser sparingly during the warmer months. Be sure to use a very dilute solution of a balanced water soluble fertiliser.

Air Movement: Tillandsia require good air circulation at all times.

Product description:

The plant is supplied bare root. Driftwood is for illustrative purposes only.  Photograph of large flowering plant is for reference purposes only.