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Tillandsia albertiana
Also Known As
- Air Plant
Plant type
gift, bromeliad
size
- H: 2"-6"
- W: 2"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Tillandsia albertiana plant details
Tillandsia albertiana is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia albertiana
- Plant type: bromeliad or gift
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, monocarpic, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia albertiana
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Tillandsia albertiana
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Air Plant
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 3"-8"
- bright shade - mostly 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
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