
Tillandsia Stricta ‘Hard’ × Holm’s Star Rose
The Tillandsia Stricta ‘Hard’ × Holm’s Star Rose is an attractive ornamental hybrid belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its compact habit, resilience, and pink-toned flowering. It is an air plant ideal for both beginners and collectors.
This hybrid combines two highly appreciated lines:
The Tillandsia Stricta ‘Hard’, a robust selection of Brazilian origin, contributes its great adaptability, compact structure, and ease of cultivation.
For its part, the Tillandsia ‘Holm’s Star Rose’, a hybrid developed in cultivation, stands out for its ornamental value and tendency for blooms with pinkish hues, adding visual appeal to the whole.
The Tillandsia Stricta ‘Hard’ × Holm’s Star Rose develops compact to semi-dense rosettes, with narrow, firm, and slightly arched leaves that range from green to grayish-green.
Its growth is fast and it produces pups easily, forming dense and decorative clumps over time.
During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops an inflorescence with pink bracts and tubular violet flowers, which may show variations depending on the clone.
Thanks to its resistance, size, and aesthetics, this hybrid is ideal for decorating with air plants, open terrariums, vertical gardens, or collections, making it a very versatile option.
Technical Data Sheet
Scientific name: Tillandsia Stricta ‘Hard’ × Holm’s Star Rose
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Tillandsia Stricta ‘Hard’ × Tillandsia ‘Holm’s Star Rose’)
Type: Hybrid
Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Indoor or sheltered outdoor
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
