General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Air Plant
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Canoga Park, California
Date: April 28, 2020
Location: Adelaide South Australia
Date: 2020-10-16
Location: Botanical Garden Berlin
Date: 2017-02-06

Date: 2013-12-17
in the collection of Elio Mengarelli, Laigueglia/Italy
Location: Adelaide South Australia
Date: 2020-10-16
Blue air plant
Location: Harrogate Autumn Flower show, Yorkshire
Date: 2018-09-15
Craftyplants nursery stand

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