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Tillandsia gardneri
Also Known As
- Tillandsia cambuquirensis
- Tillandsia fluminensis
- Tillandsia regnellii
- Tillandsia venusta
- Air Plant
Plant type
bromeliad
size
- H: 6"-9"
- W: 9"-12"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Tillandsia gardneri plant details
Tillandsia gardneri is an evergreen bromeliad with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia gardneri
- Plant type: bromeliad
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: epiphyte, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia gardneri
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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How to Grow Tillandsia gardneri
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 3"-8"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Gift, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-12"
Width: 4"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 2"-12"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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