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
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- 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.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
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 costat checkout.
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Size: Medium
