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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

    Dusty red upright foliage. Purple flower.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Tillandsia brachycaulos [green] plant

    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

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-9"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 3"-8"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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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
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 2"-12"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • occasional
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