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Description: Tillandsia Majestic is a hybrid of parentage T. chiapensis (Giant) x T. concolor (red spiked form), by Mark Dimmit of Bird Rock Tropicals. This hybrid has an open rosette of long, thin and channeled foliage. The foliage is silver, due to a thick coating of coarse trichomes, giving it a 'frosted' appearance. The foliage is long, thin and channeled. It will develop a long, single or multi spike inflorescence, which is red in colour. It will produce purple, tubular flowers in July (Winter).
Position: If grown in a pot, we find this plant will grow larger and have a more impressive inflorescence. We do not recommend keeping this plant indoors. They should receive bright, indirect sunlight. We recommend positions such as under a tree, in a shade-house, or in a covered outdoor area such as a deck or patio. Ensure the location you choose has good air flow to help the plant dry out between watering. This species can withstand low temperatures, however it must be protected from frost. This species can be grown suspended or mounted on a solid substrate that does not retain water (timber, cork bark, etc). You can attach this plant to the surface using coated wire, fishing line, or an adhesive such as silicone, hot glue, or no-more nails. Do not cover the base of the plant with moss or any other substrate as it may rot.
Watering: As a general rule, a plant in a hot position will require watering every 2-3 days. In a dark, humid environment watering once per week can often be adequate. This can be achieved by misting or dunking the plant. If outdoors, a hose can be used. When dunking a plant, leave submerged in a bowl of water for 10-20 minutes before shaking off excess water. Air plants love to dry out completely between each watering and must never have water sitting at their base as this will cause the plant to rot.
Fertilisation: We recommend fertilising your Air Plants once a fortnight in the warmer months and once a month through winter. We sell Air Plant Fertiliser in our "Accessories" section. Simply give the plant one or two sprays after watering.
