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Tillandsia crocata
Also Known As
- Air Plant
Plant type
gift, bromeliad
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 3"-7"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Tillandsia crocata plant details
Tillandsia crocata is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia crocata
- Plant type: bromeliad or gift
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 IN - 7 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, monocarpic, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia crocata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
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How to Grow Tillandsia crocata
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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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
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
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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