Tillandsia Bromeliad, Air Plant

Tillandsiaharrisii

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

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