Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Tillandsia secunda
Plant type
bromeliad
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Tillandsia secunda plant details
Tillandsia secunda is an evergreen bromeliad with green foliage. purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia secunda
- Plant type: bromeliad
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms
- Uses: container plant, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia secunda
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Tillandsia secunda
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Tillandsia secunda plant
How to Grow Tillandsia secunda
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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