Tillandsia Bromeliad, Air Plant

Tillandsiaschiedeana

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh)
Species
schiedeana (skee-dee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Tillandsia eggersii
Tillandsia flavescens
Tillandsia grisebachii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Hayward, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | July 2011 | positive

Also found in West Indies, Venezuela and Columbia.

B
Hayward, CA | July 2009 | positive

In the top tier of easy outdoor Tillandsia's,typical tilly form a bit more silvery than most. Mine has taken full winter rains and 30f wi...Read More

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