Tillandsia elongata (WA Prohibited)
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Tillandsia elongata is a species native to a wide range of tropical regions including Mexico, Central America, northern South America, and parts of the Caribbean. It is typically found growing on trees or rocks in warm, humid lowland forests and coastal areas, often exposed to bright light and regular rainfall. The plant forms a large, upright rosette of long, green leaves and is best known for its tall, showy inflorescence, which can reach up to 50 cm in height. The branched spike bears bright pink to reddish bracts and pale violet tubular flowers, often lasting for several weeks.
Care Tips:
- Light: Requires bright, indirect light; tolerates filtered sun
- Water: Soak or thoroughly mist 2–3 times per week; dry fully within a few hours
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity with good airflow
- Media: Best mounted on wood or displayed upright in a well-ventilated container; no soil needed
- Temperature: Performs well at 18–32°C; protect from temperatures below 10°C
- Fertiliser: Apply diluted tillandsia fertiliser monthly during active growth
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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Size: Large
