Tillandsia Bromeliad Species, Air Plant, Cardinal Air Plant, Quill-Leaf, Wild Pineapple
Tillandsiafasciculata

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh)
Species: fasciculata (fas-sik-yoo-LAH-tuh)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible