Tillandsia Tenuifolia Vaginata x Stricta Albiflora

Tillandsia Tenuifolia var. Vaginata × Stricta ‘Albiflora’

The Tillandsia Tenuifolia var. Vaginata × Stricta ‘Albiflora’ is an attractive ornamental hybrid belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its compact habit, hardiness, and delicate light-toned flowering. It is an ideal air plant for collectors and easy cultivation.

This hybrid combines two well-differentiated forms:

The Tillandsia Tenuifolia var. Vaginata, native to South America, provides dense growth, fine leaves, and a compact structure, with a tendency to form clumps quickly.

Meanwhile, the Tillandsia Stricta ‘Albiflora’, a selected form from Brazil, stands out for its light flowering (white or whitish) and ease of cultivation, contributing robustness to the hybrid.

The Tillandsia Tenuifolia var. Vaginata × Stricta ‘Albiflora’ develops compact rosettes with fine, firm, and slightly arched leaves, ranging from green to grayish-green.

Its growth is fast, and it produces pups easily, forming dense and decorative clumps in a short time.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops an inflorescence with pink or reddish bracts and light tubular flowers, usually white or whitish, which may vary slightly depending on the clone.

Thanks to its hardiness, size, and unique flowering, this hybrid is ideal for decorating with air plants, open terrariums, vertical gardens, or collections, making it a very versatile option.

Data sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Tenuifolia var. Vaginata × Stricta ‘Albiflora’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Tillandsia Tenuifolia var. Vaginata × Tillandsia Stricta ‘Albiflora’)
Type: Hybrid

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates mild sun
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 50–70% (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 6 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Yes
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

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