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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Thin, twisting green leaves with wide, spotted bases that form a pseudobulb
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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Date: 2020-09-12
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 2022-08-14
Purchased from the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, OH
Location: Washington
Date: 2015-12-16
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Date: 2017-04-03
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Date: 2017-04-03
Location: My garden
Date: 2017-02-06

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: My garden
Date: 2017-02-06
Location: Central Texas
Date: 2016-02-09
Location: Central Texas
Location: At home - San Joaquin County, CA
Date: 15Feb2016 - Winter
Newly acquired - Tilladsia butzii
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Obtained from California Carnivores
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