General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 2-6 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
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: Home
Date: 12/22/2010
Tillandsia Houston x in bloom
Location: Home
Date: 12/17/2010
Tillandsia Houston x bloom
Uploaded by beckygardener
Location: Home
Date: 12/17/2010
Tillandsia in bloom

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Sep 29, 2011 8:10 AM concerning plant:
    The term "Air Plant" is a misnomer. Tillandsias cannot survive on air alone. They need regular misting and occasional fertilizing to keep them alive and at their best.

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