SIZE: Approximately 3" as pictured
DESCRIPTION: Tillandsia stricta is a species of air plant, also known as a bromeliad, that is native to Central and South America. The Strawberry Ice variety is known for its smaller size and light purple color. The plant produces a tall, pink inflorescence that can reach up to 5 inches in length, with small, purple flowers that bloom in succession along the stem. Tillandsia stricta is a popular plant for terrariums, as it requires very little care and can thrive in a variety of lighting conditions.
TAXONOMY:
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Subfamily: | Tillandsioideae |
Genus: | Tillandsia |
Subgenus: | Tillandsia subg. Anoplophytum |
Species: |
T. stricta var 'Strawberry Ice'
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