Air Plant. An unusual houseplant that gets all of its requirements through its curved foliage. Tubular pale blue flowers with red bracts. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Tillandsia caput-madusae
An unusual houseplant that gets all of its requirements through its curved foliage. Tubular pale blue flowers with red bracts
Additional information
| Generic | Tillandsia |
|---|---|
| Species | caput-madusae |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Air Plant |
| Flower Colour | blue, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with rain water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids |
| Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season |
| Propagation | Division, Seed |
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