Tillandsia Bromeliad Species, Air Plant, Blushing Bride, Sky Plant

There are about 650 species of Tillandsia, perennial flowering plants in the Bromeliad family, commonly known as air plants. They are...Read More native to the southern United States, the West Indies (Caribbean), Mexico, and Central & South America.

If you live in a cold zone like myself, I grow them as house plants. Some people erroneously assume that because they do not need soil to grown in, they don't need water, just air. These are very easy to take care of as long as you remember to spray them regularly with a sprayer.

I have two small plants that I bought at the NY botanical garden two years ago while on vacation. They are inside in indirect light. I s...Read Moreoak them once or twice a month. It never occurred to me to feed them until I read this week's discussion. Duh. Maybe now they'll start growing.

Years ago I tucked one into an oak tree crevice on a shady path. It blooms once or twice a year. I spray it with the hose in passing & ...Read Morenow & then splash left over orchid fertilizer on it. It's an eye-catcher when it's in bloom.

They're gorgeous, 'tidy', easy, and do not go invasive. Caution: best not to place them where easily stolen.