About
A hanging, epiphytic perennial, with branching, rootless, wiry stems that can reach several metres long, clothed with cylindrical, silver-grey leaves. Scented, tubular, yellow-green or pale blue flowers are produced in late spring or autumn.
About the genus
Tillandsia are evergreen perennials, often epiphytic, forming rosettes of leathery, linear or strap-shaped leaves, and tubular or funnel-shaped flowers which may be 2-ranked in spikes with conspicuous bracts, or solitary and inconspicuous
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical
Native toTropical & Subtropical America
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow epiphytically under glass in bright, indirect light with moderate to high humidity. From late spring to mid-autumn mist daily with rainwater and apply quarter-strength, low-nitrogen, liquid feed monthly. See Air plants cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by detaching a length of stem
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free