tillandsia
usneoides
usneoides
Care level
Medium
This fascinating air plant grows in long, silvery-gray chains that can cascade down several feet, creating a dreamy, ethereal effect as they sway in the breeze. Unlike most plants that need soil, it absorbs everything it needs through tiny scales covering its stems, allowing it to thrive while hanging freely in the air.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (50°F - 89.6°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Air plant mounting mix: A moisture-retaining, fibrous medium perfect for mounting air plants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Trailing
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The tillandsia usneoides can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.