Almost every plant sold as an “air plant” belongs to Tillandsia. Despite the marketing, these are not magical plants that survive on neglect. Most enjoy regular watering, bright light, and a bit of attention. Leave them forgotten in a dark corner and they will let you know. Reward them with proper care, though, and they produce spectacular tropical blooms. From steamy jungles to windswept cloud-top plateaus, the genus spans an astonishing range of lifestyles.
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The leaves curl and spiral gracefully, creating a silhouette that seems to float lightly in the sunlight. In the dry forests, it resembles a metall...
A tough and compact miniature Tillandsia that clings to nearly vertical cliff faces in alpine zones at altitudes of 2,300 to 3,000 meters. Its leav...
Tillandsia purpurea, native to Peru, is a stem-forming type. It produces white leaves covered in trichomes that grow to about 10–20 cm, and as its ...
1-24species / Total1,144species All species of Tillandsia (excluding synonyms)
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