Air Plant - Tillandsia xerographica [4.0"]

$13.99

SKU:PPJZ1598

Product Details

Highlights

Tillandsia xerographica: A giant, wide-leaved air plant that makes a striking centerpiece on its own. This plump variety does not tolerate over-watering; mist every 2-3 days and submerge completely in water once a month. A good shake after watering will also help to prevent rot. This silvery variety can take on rosy tones with direct sunlight in the morning or late afternoon. As a xerophytic air plant with dense trichomes, this variety needs more sunlight and airflow and less water than green, mesic varieties.

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.

Full Air Plant (Tillandsia) Guide

Product Size

Air Plant (no pot)

Current Primary Color

Silver

Bloom Color

Red Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill, Showy Blooms, Pet Safe, Slow Grower

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?

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Questions & Answers

Popular Questions

3 years ago

What do you do with the bloom stalk after the blooms have died?

3 years ago • Staff Answer

You could cut it off using shears. However, this may not be worth it.

Plants from the genus Tillandsia are monocarpic. This just means that they die after they flower. It's only a matter of time until the whole plant dies anyway regardless of what you decide to do with the dried blooms. You may want to check the plant for pups or offsets. Many air plants make them before flowering and they just look like tiny air plants that are attached to the stem of the mother plant. These can be cut off at the base and grown as separate plants so that they don't meet the same fate as their mom.

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3 years ago

What is the size of this plant

3 years ago • Staff Answer

This plant will be roughly 4 inches in diameter and roughly 3 inches tall.

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1 year ago

Spray used for spraying tillendsia

1 year ago • Staff Answer

We carry this spray on Air Plant fertilizer!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/air-...

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1 year ago

Is this plant good as a houseplant with growllights?

1 year ago • Staff Answer

It is! Tillandsia xerographica tolerates low light and drought, making it an ideal houseplant.

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4 years ago

What kind of soil should I use with succulents?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.

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4 years ago

When should I plant my succulents after they arrive?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.

Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.

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4 years ago

Do I need to fertilize succulents?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.

Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength

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4 years ago

How to water succulents?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.

HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS

Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…

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4 years ago

How much sun / light do succulents need?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Different succulent varieties have different light needs. You can find the Recommended Light Conditions on each variety's page by scrolling down to the Product Details. We use four categories of recommended light, and some plants can thrive under a range of light conditions.

LOW INDOOR LIGHT

Can grow indoors without direct sun.
Placing outdoors in direct sun or on sunny window sills might cause dark burns.
There are a limited number of succulent varieties that thrive in low light, notably Haworthia, Gasteria, Peperomia, and some Jade…

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4 years ago

When will this variety be available?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Many succulent varieties are only available seasonally because of their growing and propagation cycles. During the growing season, we can usually restock sets and trays weekly. Most individual plants will go in and out of stock through the seasons, but they are also restocked weekly when available. Thursday is usually the best day of the week for finding plants in stock. Spring and Summer are generally the best seasons for availability.

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