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SPECIALIST GROWERS OF MADAGASCAN AND

 AFRICAN SUCCULENTS, BROMELIADS AND OTHER

 EXOTIC PLANTS

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Bromeliads

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                                                                                       Part of Our Chelsea Exhibit          Tillandsia brachycaulos             Tillandsia pseudobaileyi

 

Cultivation tips for Tillandsia

 

Tempetrature:- Cool to hot, 10 to 35 degrees Centigrade. Most plants will tolerate low temperatures down to 5�C for short periods, if kept dry. Do not put near a source of heat eg. above a radiator, fire or on a T.V.

Light:- Good to moderate light, avoid scorching sun.

Water:- Mist spray generously,daily. If after 24 hours the surface of the plant is still very damp especially around the base leaves, then leave for a further 24 hours before spraying again. In centrally heated houses continue to spray well in winter, only reduce the water if the temperature drops below 10 �C. Increase the amount of water accordingly in very hot dry weather. Use rain water or boiled tap water which has stood at room temperature for at least 4 hours. You can stand your plant outside in the summer rain. Do not use hard water for long periods, as it will clog up the trichomes which absorb the water and nutrients.

Fertilizer:- An air plant fertiliser spray is available from many  Garden Centres

General Care:- Tillandsias like good air circulation but not strong draughts. Good drainage at the base of the plant is very important. If you want to attach your plants to a wooden sculpture they are best wired into place or sat on the natural crevices, making sure that when sprayed the water will drain away from the base. Avoid using aerosol sprays or anything with toxic fumes near your plant. Once the plant has flowered it will produce "Pups" usually around the base leaves. In time these will form a cluster, if you wish to separate them it is important to wait until they are well established.

 

                 

 

                      

    Tillandsia fasciculata                                        Vriesia espinosae   

 

 

 

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