Tillandsia Bromeliad, Air Plant

Tillandsiacaerulea

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh)
Species
caerulea (see-ROO-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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 a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Brea, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Tillandsia Caerulea has many medium sized silver leaves that grow on a twisting stem. The few flowers form on very long and thin wire lik...Read More

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