Native distribution and habitat: T. cacticola grows at altitudes from 300 - 2,300
m, in sunny dry locations of Peru on cacti, shrubs, acacia trees and rocks.
Growth habit: Over time it slowly grows into clumps.
Foliage: The plant has whitish silver curving quite soft leaves about 300 - 400
mm long, 25 mm wide at the base which taper to a point.
Flowers: The erect inflorescence can reach 300 - 400 mm in height and forms
about 6 fan shaped bracts branching near the crown. The bracts are a light
lavender pink but have a attractive sheen similar to mother of pearl. The long
lasting fragrant flowers open consecutively from these bracts with ivory petals
are ivory petals that have with blue tips. In Melbourne the flowers develop in
autumn and take many months to ,mature and the flowers to open.
Seed:
Pups: After flowering the plant produces only one of two pups.
Cultivation: While the plant can withstand dry conditions, it responds to bright
light and regular misting in the warmer months.
Availability: A highly sort after plant, not often available. The plant is
highly regarded in its local habitat by locals
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