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A new species I am trying this year, rather tall and unstable. I grow most of the Tillandsia standing on a small amount of compost in a small
pot. It allows the roots to establish and helps the plants survive stresses (it's a trick the Americans taught me!). Although they are epiphytic,
they prosper far more if they have a decent root system in a compost that will hold some moisture (but never enough to get soggy or stay wet
for long). Werner Rauh says: "Southern Mexico and Central America; epiphytic on trees at altitudes of 60-600m. Easy, moderately humid and semi-shady. An interesting plant reminiscent of a tuft ofgress or sedge." Tropiflora says: "A small species with soft, foot-long or longer, needle-like speckled leaves that blush reddish in strong light. The inflorescence is a deep red, slightly branched spike. Grow mounted, bright for best color. In its native habitat; Mexico through Central America and the Greater Antilles, it forms clumps that when in full sun can resemble a lion's mane. Individual plants are typical of other grassy-leaved species such as juncea and setacea. Somewhat softer leaved than other similar species." |
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