Tillandsia butzii var. butzii – Spiralling Epiphyte with Speckled Form
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Tillandsia butzii var. butzii – Spiralling Epiphyte with Speckled Form

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Speckled Spiral Epiphyte – Tillandsia butzii var. butzii

Tillandsia butzii var. butzii is an epiphytic bromeliad native to the moist cloud forests of Central America, particularly Costa Rica and Mexico. This unusual species is famed for its long, curling leaves with a distinctive mottled pattern of dark green and purple, forming a compact rosette that gives it a sculptural, alien appearance. Often used in artistic displays and terrariums, it thrives without soil and draws moisture directly from the air.

Distinctive Features

  • Mottled foliage: Gracefully arching, narrow leaves marked with deep green and burgundy speckling.
  • Curving growth habit: Forms an elegant spiral as it matures, enhancing its ornamental appeal.
  • Simple inflorescence: Produces a slender, reddish to violet inflorescence with tubular purple flowers.

Care Tips

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate some early morning or late afternoon sun.
  • Water: Mist 2–4 times weekly or soak briefly in water once a week; allow to fully dry before returning to its display.
  • Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity; above 50% is ideal.
  • Media: No potting medium is needed; mount on wood, cork, or display loose in open terrariums.
  • Temperature: Enjoys warm conditions, ideally between 15–30°C; protect from frost.
  • Fertiliser: Use a bromeliad or air plant fertiliser monthly, diluted to ¼ strength.
  • Repotting: Not applicable; instead, reposition or remount as needed to accommodate pups.

Additional Notes

  • Offsets (pups) will form at the base after flowering, allowing for propagation by division.

Shipping Schedule & Biosecurity Information

  • Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
  • Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.

WA, NT & TAS Orders

  • Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
  • Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.

Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees

  • $20 fee applies to WA orders.
  • $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
  • This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.

Tillandsia butzii var. butzii – Spiralling Epiphyte with Speckled Form
Tillandsia butzii var. butzii – Spiralling Epiphyte with Speckled Form

Size: medium

Tillandsia butzii var. butzii – Spiralling Epiphyte with Speckled Form

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