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    Tillandsia albida

    Also Known As

    • Air Plant

    Plant type

    gift, bromeliad

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 3"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

    Tillandsia albida plant details

    Tillandsia albida is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia albida

    Plant type: bromeliad or gift
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream, red, white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia albida

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Long thin plant with pale gray foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Tillandsia albida plant

    How to Grow Tillandsia albida

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream
      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Tillandsia gardneri

    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
    Photo of Tillandsia gardneri foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Tillandsia aeranthos

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 3"-8"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia aeranthos flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Tillandsia aeranthos x bergeri

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-12"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia aeranthos x bergeri foliage, form by Cactus Jungle
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    Tillandsia albertiana

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 2"-12"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia albertiana flower, foliage by laurent houmeau
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    Tillandsia bergeri

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 6"-14"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia bergeri foliage, form by Citron
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