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Tillandsia flabellata
Also Known As
- Air Plant
Plant type
bromeliad
size
- H: 6"-10"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Tillandsia flabellata plant details
Tillandsia flabellata is an evergreen bromeliad with burgundy and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia flabellata
- Plant type: bromeliad
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia flabellata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Tillandsia flabellata plant
How to Grow Tillandsia flabellata
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
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
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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