tillandsia
utriculata
utriculata
Care level
Medium
This impressive air plant forms a massive rosette that can grow up to three feet tall, making it one of the largest species in its family. After several years of growth, it produces a spectacular flowering spike that can reach six feet in height, though the parent plant will naturally die after blooming, leaving behind numerous baby plants.
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
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The tillandsia utriculata 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.