This Tillandsia is covered with an armor of hairs to absorb water and resist the very strong sun on the high plateaus of the Andes.
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This oustanding Tillandsia species is a must grow for all the growers who like extraordinary plants !
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Unique ! Create your own japanese garden, with a window box, some pine bark, and five Tillandsia ! They will show up their best colors at blooming time.
Tillandsia native to Ecuador, where it grow at very high elevation. This large-sized plant is easy to grow and divides itself generously. The red to violet floral handles are very tall, and make 4-cm long red flowers.
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Cultivation :
- Prevent them from direct sun in summer, especially during warm hours. In winter, find a luminous place.
- Put them inside or outside in summer when the weather is fine. Can live in a wide range of temperature, from 10°C to 30°C.
- Just like for carnivorous plants, water them with rainwater or demineralized water. You can soak up the plants a few seconds in water, or mist the leaves. The rosette must always contain water, but renew it often. This speciesgrow very vigorously and steadily in pot, in a suited mix.
- In spring and summer, it is beneficial to feed them with orchid fertilizer diluted to a quarter twice a month.