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Tillandsia aeranthos
Also Known As
- Air Plant
Plant type
gift, bromeliad
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 3"-8"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Tillandsia aeranthos plant details
Tillandsia aeranthos is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with blue foliage. pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia aeranthos
- Plant type: bromeliad or gift
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms
- Uses: epiphyte, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia aeranthos
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Tillandsia aeranthos
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How to Grow Tillandsia aeranthos
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Tillandsia cambuquirensis, Tillandsia fluminensis, Tillandsia regnellii, Tillandsia venusta, Air Plant
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 6"-9"
Width: 9"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
aka Air Plant
Plant Type
Gift, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-12"
Width: 4"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
aka Air Plant
Plant Type
Gift, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 2"-12"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
aka Air Plant
Plant Type
Gift, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 3"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional
aka Air Plant
Plant Type
Gift, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 6"-14"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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