Tillandsia butzii var. roseiflora – Seed-Raised Rosy-Bracted Airplant
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Tillandsia butzii var. roseiflora is a rare and botanically distinct variety native to southern Mexico, grown here from seed into natural clumps. Unlike vegetatively propagated offsets, these seed-raised specimens exhibit subtle genetic variation and robust multi-growth forms. Distinguished by their rose-pink floral bracts, they differ clearly from the green-bracted Tillandsia butzii var. butzii. This form flourishes epiphytically in moist montane forests, where it clings to trees and absorbs moisture through its specialised trichomes.
- Light: Bright filtered light or dappled shade is ideal; avoid harsh full sun.
- Water: Mist several times weekly or soak clump for 10–20 minutes, ensuring full drying within a few hours.
- Humidity: Best at 50–70% relative humidity with good ventilation.
- Media: Mount to cork, driftwood, or tree fern slab; no substrate is needed.
- Temperature: Optimal between 15–28 °C; protect from frost.
- Fertiliser: Apply a weak orchid or bromeliad fertiliser monthly during the growing season.
- Repotting: Not required; clumps can be divided once established if desired.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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- 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.
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