Product Details
Highlights
Air Plant - Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater: A large air plant with a colorful, spiky look. This variety has smooth, green leaves that can show red and purple tones when grown in bright sun. The rounded base is naturally dark brown--no need to be concerned. Near the end of its life it will produce a bright yellow to orange bloom. This variety is native to Central America.
Air Plants (Tillandsia) - Care Information
Tillandsias are low-maintenance plants that require no soil, just plenty of water, sunlight, and airflow. There are three main watering strategies: mist generously 3-7 times a week, submerge completely 2-4 times a week, or soak for 1-2 hours once a week. To prevent rot, shake excess water out of crevices and give enough airflow for the plant to dry within 4 hours. Air plants need all the indirect sunlight they can get and should only be kept in low-light rooms temporarily. They can tolerate direct sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon, and it can even bring out brighter pigments in the leaves. Arrange them with sand, sea glass, rocks, or shells, but avoid absorptive materials like soil and moss.
Product Size
Air Plant (no pot)
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Purple / Black
All Seasonal Colors
Red
Bloom Color
Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
9"-12"
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill
Special Characteristic
Showy Blooms
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
Special Characteristic
Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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