Air plants are a unique type of plant that doesn't require soil to grow. These plants are considered ephiphytes, and some other epiphytic plants include certain hoyas, orchids, and bromeliads! The Brachycaulos Abdita is a hybrid that has dense green leaves that grow upwards and outwards as it matures. Given enough light the tips of each leaf will turn a brilliant red

If you need any more photos or additional information on this product, send us a message using the chat button on our website with the product name, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown.

Attributes

Type: Houseplant, Air Plant
Height: up to 16in
Spread: up to 12in
Light: Bright / Medium Indirect Light
Water: Moderate
Zone: 9-10
Pet Safe: Non Toxic

Care

General Maintenance: Air plants are very easy to care for, though they do require some attention. These plants are best rotated overy couple of days so that they may grow evenly all the way around the plant. Propagation is not easy with these plants, as it is generally done by seed. A Tillandsia that has bloomed may produce 1-3 pups before the mother plant dies off

Temperature: 10 - 33 degrees Celsius. These plants can tolerate short amounts of time in temperatures as low as 5 degrees Celsius, but do not expose to frost or freezing conditions

Light: Tillandsia grow in the canopies of trees and receive very dappled lighting in their natural habitat. Therefore they are not well suited to full sun as they will dry out much faster and their leaves can burn

Watering: Water air plants by putting them in a bowl of water for 5-10 minutes every 3-4 days. These plants will not tolerate drying out completely, but can withstand a minor drought. Misting these plants will not be enough, and should only be done to raise humdity.

Fertilizer: Air plants do not generally require fertilizer, but if you are trying to encourage blooming you can use a low-nitrogen Bromeliad fertilizer at the start of the growing season. Use a fertilizer that is low in copper as it is actually toxic to them