spotted air plant

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T. stricta is a clump-forming, evergreen epiphyte forming dense rosettes of narrowly triangular, tapering, green to greyish-green leaves. Cone-like flower spikes produced in summer are held upright before drooping over with blue, tubular flowers emerging from the bright pinkish-red bracts

Scientific classification

Species: spotted air plant (Tillandsia stricta)
Genus: Tillandsia
Family: Bromeliaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of spotted air plant

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of spotted air plant

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spotted air plant care guide

Mist foliage regularly, soak root substrate fully once dry completely
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Mist foliage regularly, soak root substrate fully once dry completely

Fertilizing

Ultra-diluted bromeliad feed monthly warm growing spring summer months

Pruning

Remove individual rosettes that have died after flowering

Propagation

Propagate from seed (see Air plants) or by separating offsets once they are at least a third the size of the parent

Growing

Plants need no compost; they are glued or wired to a support. Grow under glass in bright but diffused light with good ventilation. From spring to autumn immerse in rainwater twice a week (more in hot, dry conditions), drain well and allow to dry. Can stand outside in summer to benefit from rain, additional light and humidity. See Air plants for more

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