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Tillandsia brachycaulos v. multiflora

Also Known As

  • Tillandsia velutina
  • Air Plant

Plant type

gift, bromeliad

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Tillandsia brachycaulos v. multiflora plant details

Tillandsia brachycaulos v. multiflora is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with green and pink foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple 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 brachycaulos v. multiflora

Plant type: bromeliad or gift
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and pink
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 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 brachycaulos v. multiflora

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Smooth, stiff leafed foliage that is velvety grayish-green but will turn red with high light exposure. Air plant. No soil needed! Approximately 3-5″ long. None of our Tillandsia are harvested from the wild! They are all self-propagated in a nursery environment.

Gardening facts about Tillandsia brachycaulos v. multiflora plant

How to Grow Tillandsia brachycaulos v. multiflora

  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Texture

    • grassy
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