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AIR PLANTS
(TILLANDSIA)
ABOUT TILLANDSIA
Tillandsia are attractive and fascinating members of the pineapple family (Bromeliad). Native to Latin
America, they are found growing on rocks and trees without soil. All water and nutrients are received
through scales on their leaves. Their wire-like roots are used for anchoring only. All Tillandsia bloom,
and then produce off-shoots from the base of the plant. The offshoots can be divided or left to form a
clump.
CARE
LIGHT: Bright, but filtered. Grow in the house 6-10 feet from a bright window or
outside under a tree or patio cover. No direct sun in summer, late spring, or early fall
WATER: Thoroughly wet your Tillandsia 2 - 3 times per week; more often in a hot, dry
environment, less often in a cool humid one. Plants should be given enough light and
air circulation to dry in no longer than 4 hours after watering. DO NOT allow your
Tillandsia to sit in water or allow water to collect inside of the leaves.
FERTILIZE: Monthly during the spring, summer, and fall. Use any high quality
fertilizer at 1/4 the recommended strength.
TEMPERATURE: Keep at 45 – 95°F. Protect plants from cool drafts.
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