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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Plant Height: 8 to 10 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white
Fruit: Other: 1 3/4 inch, three sided, pointed capsule.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Pink bracts with violet flowers
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Other: Especially winter to spring
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Fuzzy Wuzzy Air Plant
  • Hoary Air Plant
  • Air Plant
  • Bromeliad

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Date: 2021-09-14
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Location: Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
Date: March 2014
Fuzzy Wuzzy airplant in Fakahatchee Strand

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