Perfect for desk ornaments, centrepieces, wall decor, foyers, atriums, rockeries, vivariums, window ledges, hanging displays, corridors, walkways, entranceways, bathrooms with natural light.
Tillandsia are charming little "air plants" that get the nutrients they need through their leaves instead of roots. Without the need for soil, you can get very creative with how you display these plants. Often, you'll find them glued or stapled onto driftwood, tucked inside shells, set amongst rocks, or simply left on top of an attractive dish. Native to the Americas, tillandsias are accustomed to a range of warm, cool, humid and dry climates. Indoors, they grow best with bright, indirect light, and can work well as desk ornaments or wall adornments near a window.
Tillandsia are charming little "air plants" that get the nutrients they need through their leaves instead of roots. Without the need for soil, you can get very creative with how you display these plants. Often, you'll find them glued or stapled onto driftwood, tucked inside shells, set amongst rocks, or simply left on top of an attractive dish. Native to the Americas, tillandsias are accustomed to a range of warm, cool, humid and dry climates. Indoors, they grow best with bright, indirect light, and can work well as desk ornaments or wall adornments near a window.
Botanical name: Tillandsia x
Common name(s): Air Plants
Size: 1 inch to 2 feet, depending on species.
Water: Depending on indoor climate, watering may be needed between 1-3 times a week. Thoroughly wet the plant, allowing leaves to dry out between waterings. Use filtered water, rain water, or tap water that has been allowed to dechlorinate.
Light: Bright indirect light.
Temperature: Most species are fine between 32°C - 10°C, but T. usneoides can tolerate as low as -10°C.
Humidity: In a dry climate, mist plant between waterings to prevent it from drying out too quickly.
Further reading:
Common name(s): Air Plants
Size: 1 inch to 2 feet, depending on species.
Water: Depending on indoor climate, watering may be needed between 1-3 times a week. Thoroughly wet the plant, allowing leaves to dry out between waterings. Use filtered water, rain water, or tap water that has been allowed to dechlorinate.
Light: Bright indirect light.
Temperature: Most species are fine between 32°C - 10°C, but T. usneoides can tolerate as low as -10°C.
Humidity: In a dry climate, mist plant between waterings to prevent it from drying out too quickly.
Further reading:
- Air Plant Care Instructions (airplant.com)
- Tillandsia Home Design Photos (houzz.com.au)
- Fact Sheet: Tillandsias (Gardening Australia)
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