A hybrid created by Dr. Mark A. Dimmit in 1988.

Tillandsia 'Cotton Candy'

Tillandsia 'Cotton Candy' Dimmit (1988)

[ Artificial hybrid ]: T. stricta x T. recurvifolia

Very hardy species which propagate well to form a large clump. A large inflorescence is pendulous.

[ Small size ] W 20 x H 20 cm
[ Petal ] changes from White to Purple
[ Bract ] Red
[ Winter bloomer ] December - March
[ Flowering ] for 30 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Offset ]

[ 1st Plant 2004 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

Cultivation

Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Jan. 2022 2 foliages of the clump flowered simultaneously.

Dec. 2021 Inflorescence began to grow from 2 foliages of the clump.

Dec. 2020 3 foliages of the clump flowered simultaneously.
Nov. 2020 Inflorescence began to grow from 3 foliages of the clump.

Mar. 2019 It flowered.
Feb. 2019 Inflorescences began to grow from the other 2 foliages of the clump.
Jan. 2019 It flowered.

Nov. 2018 Inflorescences began to grow from the 2 foliages of the clump.
May 2018 It flowered.
Apr. 2018 Inflorescences began to grow from the remaining 7 foliages of the clump.
Jan. 2018 It flowered.

Dec. 2017 Inflorescences began to grow from the 2 foliages of the 20-foliage clump.
July 2017 1 - 2 offsets began to grow from each foliage of the clump.

Apr. 2016 It flowered.
Mar. 2016 Inflorescences began to grow from three foliages of the 5-foliage clump.

July 2015 Offsets have grown to the same size as the original foliage.

July 2014 5 offsets began to grow.
Mar. 2014 It flowered.
Feb. 2014 An inflorescence began to grow.

Mar. 2004 It flowered.