Air Plants or Tillandsias

Air Plants or Tillandsias are a popular and easy going Bromeliad readily available for sale online. Tillandsia usneoides,Tillandsia cyanea, Tillandsia aeranthos, Tillandsia araujei, Tillandsia argentina and Tillandsia crocata are just a few of the species that are popular .

In terms of plant care like all Bromeliads Air Plants do not like frost and will require some protection. Air plants can be a great cover for a shady garden wall and could be a star attraction on a vertical garden in a shaded position.

Air Plants or Tillandsias Care and Growing Conditions

Air Plants or Tillandsias prefer to grow in a shaded but well ventilated position. The greener the foliage the more shade required.

Air plants are epiphytes and prefer a humid habitat and a daily misting in dry weather is required for optimum growth. Air plants can be soaked in water for 10 - 12 hours ro really hydrate them if required. Tillandsia can easily be propagated by division or grown from seed.

Tillandsia ionantha stricta has a fantastic red foliage and could well be one of the best we have seen.