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Eine Tillandsia-Pflanze mit langen, schmalen Blättern, die in einer rosettenartigen Form angeordnet sind. Die Pflanze zeigt eine grüne Farbe und hat einige braune Wurzeln, die sichtbar sind.

Tillandsia ionantha var. stricta

epiphytic dry tillandsia from South America. It does not require soil, thrives well in bright locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.

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Tillandsia ionantha var. stricta is a rarely cultivated variety of the popular Tillandsia ionantha, distinguished by its particularly compact, upright growth.
The name "stricta" means "upright" or "stiff" and describes the tightly held leaf rosette of this form.

Characteristics:

Tillandsia ionantha var. stricta forms a close-fitting, upright rosette with firm, silvery-green leaves. The leaves stand particularly straight up and appear more erect than those of other ionantha variants. During flowering, the center turns bright red, and short, violet tubular flowers emerge. It remains small and produces offsets after flowering.

Care Instructions:

Light: Very bright to sunny – direct sunlight promotes the compact form and vibrant coloration.
Water: Spray 2–3 times a week or occasionally soak. Subsequently, allow to dry completely.
Humidity: Medium to high (50–70%) – good air circulation is required.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1–2 times a month with our special tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: 16–30 °C, robust – can tolerate short periods down to about 5 °C frost-free.

Note: Ideal for structured designs with clear shapes. Due to its tight growth, it looks particularly elegant in small containers, on wood, or as a miniature solitaire.

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