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Tillandsia concolor

Also Known As

  • Air Plant

Plant type

gift, bromeliad

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Tillandsia concolor plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia concolor

Plant type: bromeliad or gift
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia concolor

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gray-green foliage. Looks like a mini pineapple.

Gardening facts about Tillandsia concolor plant

How to Grow Tillandsia concolor

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
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