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Tillandsia caulescens

Also Known As

  • Air Plant

Plant type

gift, bromeliad

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Tillandsia caulescens plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia caulescens

Plant type: bromeliad or gift
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, monocarpic, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia caulescens

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Straight green leaves. Red and white flower.

Gardening facts about Tillandsia caulescens plant

How to Grow Tillandsia caulescens

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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