Tillandsia purpurea 'Silver Streak'
Tillandsia purpurea 'Silver Streak'

Tillandsia purpurea 'Silver Streak'

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Origins: Cultivar of purpurea from Bird Rock Tropicals

Bloom: Intermediate compound inflorescence with several purple bracts and white flowers with a purple band.  Very fragrant

Light: Strong indirect or filtered light, some direct light okay

Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 2 hours as necessary

 

This cultivar of purpurea is very caulescent, with longer, softer leaves than most purpureas.  Bloom is a little longer than other forms of purpurea, but the fragrance is hard to miss.