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Tillandsia Purpurea Form No. 8

Tillandsia Purpurea Form No. 8

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Tillandsia Purpurea Form no. 8 The Tillandsia Purpurea Form no. 8 is one of the many forms of Tillandsia Purpurea, prized for its elegant habit, structured silhouette,...

IRRIGATION

It requires moderate watering. As a cultivation guideline, it does well with watering every three days in the warmer months and once a week in the colder months, always with good ventilation and allowing the plant to dry out properly after each watering.

LIGHTING

It prefers bright indirect light and can tolerate soft sunlight. It adapts well to bright environments and appreciates generous exposure to maintain its silvery tone and promote intense flowering.

Humidity

• Minimum: 30%
• Optimum: 40% – 60%
• Maximum: 80%

TEMPERATURE

• Minimum: 8 ºC
• Recommended: 15 ºC – 28 ºC
• Maximum: 32 ºC

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Tillandsia Purpurea Form no. 8

The Tillandsia Purpurea Form no. 8 is one of the many forms of Tillandsia Purpurea, prized for its elegant habit, structured silhouette, and distinct ornamental personality. It is a variety native to the coast of Peru, where this species adapts very well to dry, sunny, and hot conditions.

It features long, wide, and rigid leaves, with a slightly channeled shape and an open arrangement that gives it a robust and balanced appearance. Its foliage displays an attractive silvery-gray tone, thanks to the presence of trichomes, a feature that reinforces its xerophytic character and natural beauty.

This form stands out for maintaining the elegance typical of the species, with a wide and well-defined rosette that gives it a very decorative presence. Within the purpurea group, these types of commercial forms are especially interesting for those looking for specimens with distinct nuances and habit.

During flowering, it develops a long, showy floral branch, which can become quite large relative to the rest of the plant. Its floral bract shows an intense purple or violet color, the shade from which it gets its name, and its flowers release a pleasant fragrance with spicy notes, much appreciated in this species.

It is an ideal tillandsia for those looking for a plant with a refined habit, highly decorative, and with the added appeal of an aromatic bloom. Its silvery appearance, open structure, and striking floral spike make it a very special option for collections or decoration. 

Data sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Purpurea Form no. 8
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Peru
Type: Air plant

Watering: Moderate
Sun: Bright indirect light or mild sun
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors

Flowering: Long floral branch with purple or violet floral bract and fragrant flowers
Fragrant flowering: Yes

Humidity: Low – medium
Temperature: Warm

Drought tolerant: Yes
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: No
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare tillandsia: Yes

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