Tillandsia streptophylla is a distinctive species distributed from southern Mexico through Central America and into parts of the Caribbean, where it typically grows on trees in dry, open woodlands and savannahs. It is easily recognised by its thick, bulbous base and strongly curling, succulent-like leaves. The degree of curl varies depending on humidity—tight in dry air and looser in more humid conditions. During flowering, it produces a tall, branched inflorescence with pastel pink to red bracts and violet tubular flowers. This species is highly drought-tolerant and well suited to bright, airy conditions.
Care Tips:
Light: Requires bright, indirect to direct light; ideal for windowsills or sheltered outdoor spaces
Water: Mist 2–3 times weekly or soak briefly; ensure rapid drying, especially around the base
Humidity: Tolerates low humidity; curls tighten in drier air and loosen with higher humidity
Media: Mount on cork, driftwood, or wire; avoid planting in soil or enclosed terrariums
Temperature: Thrives in 18–30°C; protect from cold, especially if exposed to moisture
Fertiliser: Use diluted tillandsia fertiliser monthly in the growing season
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).
