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Tillandsia juncea

Also Known As

  • Air Plant

Plant type

gift, bromeliad

size

  • H: 8"-20"
  • W: 3"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Tillandsia juncea plant details

Tillandsia juncea is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 juncea

Plant type: bromeliad or gift
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 20 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 juncea

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tall silver grass-like foliage. Royal purple bloom

Gardening facts about Tillandsia juncea plant

How to Grow Tillandsia juncea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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