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Tillandsia native to northern Peru , where it grows on rocks and cacti, a characteristic which gave it its name.
Tillandsia cacticola develops a rosette of silvery, pointed leaves curved at the edges, from which a long inflorescence ends with magnificent lavender-coloured floral spikes!
Clump of 4 to 5 adult plants - 20 to 25 cm!
Sold without support.
Need some advice? Check out our Tillandsia growing guide to learn about watering, light, mounting techniques and flowering.
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To make Tillandsia more beautiful and healthy, it is recommended to remove completely dry or damaged leaves and remove the inflorescences.
Easy to grow in a bright location.
Place it indoors or outdoors in summer when the weather is nice.
Temperatures ranging from 10°C to 30°C on average .
Water with rainwater or demineralized water . You can either soak the Tillandsia for a few seconds in water or spray it on the foliage .
In winter, watering every two days is sufficient. In summer, and generally when the air is hot and dry, spraying should be done 1 to 2 times a day.
Plants must dry between two waterings .
In spring and summer, it is beneficial to spray the Tillandsia with orchid fertilizer diluted to a quarter , twice a month . Tillandsia, in our latitudes, do not find the nutrients that are suitable for their growth in good conditions, hence the need to give them a little helping hand.
Avoid direct sunlight in summer, especially during hot hours.
In winter, find a bright place.
Tillandsia native to northern Peru , where it grows on rocks and cacti, a characteristic which gave it its name.
Tillandsia cacticola develops a rosette of silvery, pointed leaves curved at the edges, from which a long inflorescence ends with magnificent lavender-coloured floral spikes!
Clump of 4 to 5 adult plants - 20 to 25 cm!
Sold without support.
Need some advice? Check out our Tillandsia growing guide to learn about watering, light, mounting techniques and flowering.
