cotton candy air plant care Tillandsia - Cotton Candy 'Green Form'

cotton candy air plant care Tillandsia - Cotton Candy 'Green Form'Description: Tillandsia Cotton Candy 'Green Form' (as the name suggests) is a green form of T. Cotton Candy. It is thought that it is a rare variation created in an offset (which are usually clones of the mother plant). The foliage is long, soft, and a gorgeous dark green colour. T. Cotton Candy (the original) is a hybrid cultivar of stricta X recurvifolia. It is a stunning silver variety with an accompanying bright pink inflorescence with lilac

Description: Tillandsia Cotton Candy 'Green Form' (as the name suggests) is a green form of T. Cotton Candy. It is thought that it is a rare variation created in an offset (which are usually clones of the mother plant). The foliage is long, soft, and a gorgeous dark green colour. 

T. Cotton Candy (the original) is a hybrid cultivar of stricta X recurvifolia. It is a stunning silver variety with an accompanying bright pink inflorescence with lilac flowers. It is similar to Tillandsia Houston, however the leaves are thinner and much softer in structure. It grows fast and can produce a clump of offsets in a relatively short amount of time.

Position: Growing this species indoors is possible. However you will need to make sure it is next to a window with bright light, and good air flow. This species will thrive outside under bright, but indirect sunlight. Under a tree, verandah or deck, or in a shadehouse are all great locations for this plant. Ensure the location you choose has good air flow to help the plant dry out between watering. This species can withstand low temperatures, however it must be protected from frost. This species can be grown suspended or mounted on a solid substrate that does not retain water (timber, cork bark, etc). You can attach this plant to the surface using coated wire, fishing line, or an adhesive such as silicone, hot glue, or no-more nails. Do not cover the base of the plant with moss or any other substrate as it may rot.

Watering: As a general rule, a plant in a hot position will require watering every 2-3 days. In a dark, humid environment watering once per week can often be adequate. This can be achieved by misting or dunking the plant. If outdoors, a hose can be used. When dunking a plant, leave submerged in a bowl of water for 10-20 minutes before shaking off excess water. Air plants love to dry out completely between each watering and must never have water sitting at their base as this will cause the plant to rot.

Fertilisation: We recommend fertilising your Air Plants once a fortnight in the warmer months and once a month through winter. We sell Air Plant Fertiliser in our "Accessories" section. Simply give the plant one or two sprays after watering.