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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

Gray-green foliage. Red flower.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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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