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Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater

Also Known As

  • Tillandsia melanocrater
  • Tillandsia tricolor v. melanocrater
  • Air Plant

Plant type

gift, bromeliad

size

  • H: 7"-8"
  • W: 5"-8"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater plant details

Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with blue, green and red foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater

Plant type: bromeliad or gift
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and red
Mature size: 5 IN - 8 IN - wide, 7 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, monocarpic, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright green foliage. Red flower.

Gardening facts about Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater plant

How to Grow Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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