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Tillandsia brachycaulos [green]
Also Known As
- Tillandsia brachycaulos 'Green'
- Air plant
Plant type
bromeliad
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 6"-11"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Tillandsia brachycaulos [green] plant details
Tillandsia brachycaulos [green] is an evergreen bromeliad with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia brachycaulos [green]
- Plant type: bromeliad
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 11 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, monocarpic, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia brachycaulos [green]
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Tillandsia brachycaulos [green]
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
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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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