Tillandsia Straminea x Mallemontii XL

Tillandsia Straminea x Mallemonti XL

The Tillandsia Straminea x Mallemonti XL (Straminea x Mallemontii) is a large ornamental hybrid that combines the elegance and ample size of the straminea with the fragrant and more delicate character of the mallemontii, resulting in a very striking, refined air plant with a truly spectacular presence.

It develops into a large-sized specimen with silvery leaves covered in a large quantity of trichomes, which gives it a soft, luminous, and highly ornamental texture. Its leaves are long, soft, relatively wide, channeled, and curved, creating an elegant and fluid silhouette that clearly stands out within the genus.

In this XL version, its size and volume are even more striking, making it an ideal option for those looking for a centerpiece tillandsia for a collection or large-format displays. Its ample size and silvery finish give it a sophisticated and highly decorative appearance even when not in bloom.

It has moderate growth and a marked tendency to form increasingly showy specimens over time. Furthermore, it inherits a particularly attractive character from the combination of its large silvery foliage and the fragrance of its blooms, a trait highly valued in this type of hybrid.

During flowering, it produces an inflorescence in the form of a long stem, with red-toned bracts from which beautiful, very fragrant purple flowers emerge. This flowering is one of its most special features, as it adds color, elegance, and a distinct aromatic component.

Thanks to its large size, its silvery and curved leaves, its abundance of trichomes, and its very fragrant purple flowers, the Tillandsia Straminea x Mallemonti XL is an ideal choice for those looking for an elegant, high-impact hybrid air plant.

Technical Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Straminea x Mallemontii
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid
Type: Hybrid
Parents: Tillandsia straminea x Tillandsia mallemontii

Watering: Moderate
Sun: Bright light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Bright interior or protected exterior

Flowering: Long floral stem with red bracts and very fragrant purple flowers
Fragrant flowering: Yes

Humidity: 45–70% (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30°C (min 8 / max 32)

Drought tolerance: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes, with ventilation
Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Not recommended
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

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