
Tillandsia Stricta Hart X Aeranthos
The Tillandsia Stricta Hart X Aeranthos is a very hardy hybrid, capable of withstanding both cold and heat, which makes it a highly recommended plant for beginner growers in the world of tillandsias.
It is a specimen that features a very beautiful symmetrical shape, with rigid leaves, slightly channeled and a bright green color, more attractive than that of the common Aeranthos. This combination gives it a balanced, ornamental, and highly decorative silhouette.
Its growth is moderate and it maintains a compact and attractive structure over time. Thanks to its resistance, its good adaptability, and its attractive appearance, the Tillandsia Stricta Hart X Aeranthos is ideal for collections, air plant decoration, and spaces with good light and ventilation.
In its inflorescence, it produces a stem with very intense red bracts, from which bloom some purple flowers very characteristic of the Tillandsia aeranthos, creating a very striking and ornamental contrast.
Technical Sheet
Scientific name: Tillandsia Stricta Hart X Aeranthos
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Central and South America
Type: Hybrid
Parents: Tillandsia Stricta Hart x Tillandsia Aeranthos
Watering: Moderate
Sun: Bright light
Location: Bright indoors or protected outdoors
Flowering: Stem with intense red bracts and purple flowers
Fragrant flowering: Not confirmed
Humidity: 50–70% (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 8 dry / max 35)
Drought tolerant: Yes, moderately
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes, with good ventilation
Suitable for terrariums: Yes, in open and well-ventilated terrariums
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare tillandsia: Not especially
