Tillandsia stricta is a charming and widely distributed air plant native to Brazil, Paraguay, and parts of northern Argentina. It thrives in warm, humid environments and is often found nestled in coastal forests or inland woodlands, frequently growing on trees or rocks. This species is particularly known for its soft, green to grey-green leaves and its rapid lifecycle, often completing flowering and seed production in a short timeframe. It produces a striking inflorescence with pink to magenta bracts and delicate violet flowers that emerge sequentially. Tillandsia stricta is one of the more variable species within the genus, with natural forms differing in leaf texture, size, and flower hue depending on locality.
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates filtered morning sun
Water: Mist 2–4 times a week, or soak briefly depending on humidity
Humidity: Benefits from moderate to high humidity (above 50%)
Media: Best grown mounted or in a well-ventilated basket
Temperature: Ideal between 15°C and 30°C; avoid prolonged cold
Fertiliser: Use a bromeliad or orchid fertiliser monthly, diluted
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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