Air Plant
Tillandsia spp.
Also known as
Air plant
Tillandsia mauryana (43971548) by James Ho (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Advanced care
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c-H1a
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 60cm |
15cm | Min | 15cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Air Plant Overview
Tillandsia is the largest genus in the Bromeliaceae family, containing approximately 630 species of bromeliads which are perennial, evergreen, flowering plants from South America and the West Indies. Commonly known as Air Plants, they are found in jungles, rainforests and arid desert environments, from sea level to high mountain regions. Usually the thinner the leaf, the more water is needed. Tillandsia can be air, rock or terrestrial plants. It is good to mist or water your air plants in the morning and make sure to shake off any excess water before setting them out to dry.
Air Plant Companion Plants
Mostly planted on their own.
How to harvest Air Plant
Not usually harvested
How to propagate Air Plant
Division
Break off a piece of the plant to grow in a new spot, division is best in spring.
Special features of Air Plant
Pot plant
Use a airy medium like bark or sand and hang up for best effect.
Hedge plant
Beautiful screens or çurtains are made from Tillandsias. Use a frame of wire or rope and allow them to grow undisturb for a long time.
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Air Plant
Grown for their flowers or overall appearance.
Ornamental
Grown for their beautiful foliage and flowers.
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