Tillandsia Stricta 'Silver' – Live Air Plant for Terrariums & Vivariums | India

Tillandsia stricta 'Silver' is a soft, silvery air plant with fine, fuzzy leaves that erupts into a bright pink bract at flowering — a soil-free beauty for open terrariums, glass displays and vivariums.

Care at a glance

• Light: bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun.
• Watering: no soil needed — mist 2–3 times a week, or soak for 15–20 minutes once a week, then shake off excess and let it dry fully within a few hours.
• Mounting: glue or wire onto driftwood, cork or rock, or rest it in an open holder — good airflow is essential.
• Climate: easy in India’s warmth; never leave it constantly wet.

Where it thrives

An open or glass terrarium, or mounted on a vivarium or paludarium background above the waterline. Air plants need airflow, so they are not suited to sealed closed terrariums. Grow it above the waterline — it is not aquatic and must not be submerged.

Why you will love it

Its silvery foliage and vivid pink bloom make it a standout, and it clumps readily into a fuller display over time.

FAQ

Does it need soil?

No — it is a true air plant (epiphyte) and grows mounted or resting in an open holder, never in soil.

Can it be submerged?

No — a weekly soak is fine, but it must dry afterwards and must never be left submerged.

Part of our Terrarium & Paludarium Plants range, shipped live across India.