| Tufted Airplant | |
| Bromeliad |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
