Tillandsia 'Cotton Candy'
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Tillandsia 'Cotton Candy' is a popular hybrid between Tillandsia stricta and Tillandsia recurvifolia, combining the appealing traits of both parents. It was originally registered by Paul T. Isley III and is widely cultivated for its showy, long-lasting inflorescence and manageable size. The plant forms a soft, silvery rosette with gently arching leaves and produces a cluster of bright pink bracts, from which delicate violet flowers emerge. It thrives in bright, well-ventilated conditions and is suited to both indoor and outdoor displays.
Care Tips:
- Light: Prefers bright, filtered light; can tolerate brief morning sun
- Water: Mist 3–4 times a week or soak briefly once weekly; dry thoroughly
- Humidity: Performs best with moderate humidity and ample air movement
- Media: Mount on bark, cork, or driftwood; no soil necessary
- Temperature: Ideal range is 15–28°C; protect from temperatures below 5°C
- Fertiliser: Feed with diluted bromeliad fertiliser every 3–4 weeks in warmer months
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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