Tillandsia cacticola 'Splendide'
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Tillandsia cacticola 'Splendide' is a cultivated form of the Peruvian species Tillandsia cacticola, known for its striking silver foliage and large, pale lavender flowers. The species is native to high-altitude dry forests and rocky outcrops in the Andes of northern Peru, where it grows under intense sun and wide temperature fluctuations. It forms a dense rosette of silvery, arching leaves and produces a tall, upright inflorescence with soft, violet-tinged petals and creamy bracts—considered among the most elegant floral displays in the genus.ing size, fragrance, and floral delicacy
Care Tips:
- Light: Prefers bright light to full sun; well-suited for outdoor culture in warm climates
- Water: Mist 2–3 times weekly or soak occasionally; ensure quick drying
- Humidity: Moderate humidity is sufficient with good airflow
- Media: Mount on wood or stone; display upright to support the tall bloom
- Temperature: Ideal range is 14–28°C; tolerates cooler nights if dry
- Fertiliser: Use diluted tillandsia fertiliser monthly during active growth
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) 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. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
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