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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

Gardening facts about Tillandsia gardneri plant

How to Grow Tillandsia gardneri

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional

Features

  • Flower Color

    • purple
    • magenta
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
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