Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - T. Cotton Candy 'Purple' is a selected cultivar of the hybrid between T stricta and T recurvifolia. |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump forming epiphyte with individual rosettes to 10cm across. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 10 cm in length, appearing silvery-white due to the presence of a layer of trichomes. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 10cm in length. Bracts of inflorescence bright rose pink, flowers pale lilac - lavender tinged with white. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method Remarks | 'Pups' (offsets) are usually formed in the leaf axils of the mother plant after flowering. These can either be left to grow into a sizeable clump, or detached to form new plants when they reach a certain size. |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey, White |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy, Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31319 |
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| Species ID | 5716 |
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