Spanish Moss. An unusual houseplant that gets all its requirements through its foliage. Solitary tubular pale blue or yellowish flowers. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers April to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Tillandsias usneoides
An unusual houseplant that gets all its requirements through its foliage. Solitary tubular pale blue or yellowish flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Tillandsias |
|---|---|
| Species | usneoides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spanish Moss |
| Flower Colour | yellow, blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | April, September |
| 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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