Tillandsia caulescens (specimen clump)

Air plant

                                     ID#657

 

Tillandsias are bromeliads. They absorb water and nutrients thru the leaves not roots, and require no planting medium.

Each plant only flowers once. After blooming the plants reproduce 1-8 offspring from the side of the mother.


They can tolerate a large range of temperatures and withstand long periods without water.

Hang them anywhere away from direct sun light.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: clump PLANT TYPE: epiphytes GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: none, air LIGHT: filtered light, only. WATER: mist or spray at least once a week plant should not stay wet more than 4 hours at a time SOIL: N/A
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Red bloom takes several weeks to develop, exhibiting a long colorful stem with weaving pattern. Colorful spikes last at least 6 months. FRUIT AND SEED: propagate by separating clumps/ offsprings KEY FEATURES: Each plant only flowers once and then goes to produce offsprings. If clump desire, do not separate new plants.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch These plants are commonly found in conservatories I have visited. Grown in combination with orchids. Plants hang from a attached wire. I move them around until I find the right spot that delivers the correct amount of water and air circulation for the plant or clump. 03/2/12 - Two red bloom spikes have slowly emerge and keep growing for 2 months now (2 inches long) August 2012, flower spikes finally faded lasting at least 7 months March 2014: 5 individual plants purchased. Glue them to wooden trellis
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Margc 2014

Feb. 2012

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March 2014 - 5 plants