Tillandsia

Species10

• Tillandsia is a genus of around 650 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of the Neotropics, from northern Mexico and the southeastern United States to Mesoamerica and the Caribbean to central Argentina. (wikipedia.org)
• These leaf rosettes, a common physical characteristic in Tillandsia species, collect nutrients and water. (wikipedia.org)
• Viridantha (Espejo) W.Till & Barfuss Four species are protected under CITES II: Tillandsia harrisii Tillandsia kammii Tillandsia mauryana Tillandsia xerographica Tillandsia have naturally been established in diverse environments such as equatorial tropical rain forests, high elevation Andes mountains, rock dwelling (saxicolous) regions, and Louisiana swamps, such as Spanish moss (T. usneoides), a species that grows atop tree limbs. (wikipedia.org)
• Green-leaved species of Tillandsia generally live in cool-to-humid climates, in areas of terrestrial shade or the lower levels of a forest. (wikipedia.org)
• Species of Tillandsia photosynthesize through a process called CAM cycle, where they close their stomata during the day to prevent water loss and open them at night to fix carbon dioxide and release oxygen. (wikipedia.org)
• A rare and colorful species of Tillandsia, the T. capitata maroon has thick green leaves that blush maroon towards the center. (chaletnursery.com)
• Flora of Zimbabwe: Cultivated species information - individual images: Tillandsia usneoides. (co.zw)
• Tillandsia aeranthos x bergeri is a hybrid between two very different species. (cactusjungle.com)
• Probably the best-known of the species is Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish Moss, or Old Man's Beard). (somemagneticislandplants.com.au)
• Tillandsia, which is a genus made up of approximately 650 species, is a member of the family Bromeliaceae! (coloradoplantgallery.com)

Bromeliaceae3

• Galetto, L. 2013: How many taxa can be recognized within the complex Tillandsia capillaris (Bromeliaceae, Tillandsioideae)? (wikimedia.org)
• Tillandsia ionantha belongs to the Bromeliaceae family native to Central America and is found from Mexico to Nicaragua. (rarexoticseeds.com)
• [2] Ang Tillandsia macdougallii sakop sa kahenera nga Tillandsia , ug kabanay nga Bromeliaceae . (wikipedia.org)

Bromeliads3

• She has been exploring and growing Bromeliads, with an emphasis on Tillandsias for more than half her life. (feedspot.com)
• It will include a brief overview of how bromeliads, including Tillandsias, grow in the wild as well as look at some of their many varied habitats. (naplesgarden.org)
• Most bromeliads thrive in high humidity, and Tillandsia cyanea usually responds well to spraying with a light mist of water, especially when the relative humidity of the air is low. (somemagneticislandplants.com.au)

Genus4

• Tillandsia are perennial herbaceous plants which exhibit a multitude of physiological and morphological differences making this a diverse genus. (wikipedia.org)
• The genus Tillandsia was named by Carl Linnaeus after the Swedish physician and botanist Elias Tillandz (originally Tillander) (1640-1693). (wikipedia.org)
• Pseudalcantarea Mez, now raised to the genus Pseudalcantarea Tillandsia subg. (wikipedia.org)
• The Tillandsia genus was named by Linnaeus for Elias Tillandz (1640-1693), Finno-Swedish physician and botanist known more for his fear of bodies of water than for his botany. (somemagneticislandplants.com.au)

Ionantha5

• Tillandsia ionantha produces miniature rosettes of 2" long leaves covered with silvery gray fuzz. (garden.org)
• Tillandsia ionantha form a bulky rosette, standing like an aloe, 8 to 10 cm in height. (rarexoticseeds.com)
• This study investigates the ability of individuals of Tillandsia ionantha to acclimate to low or high irradiance. (ku.edu)
• 1999. Utilization and dissipation of absorbed light energy in the epiphytic CAM bromeliad Tillandsia ionantha. (ku.edu)
• Tillandsia Victoria is a hybrid created by combining Tillandsia Ionantha and Tillandsia Brachycaulos. (ecoterrazas.com)

Aeranthos8

• Tillandsia aeranthos var. (ipni.org)
• Tillandsia aeranthos (Loisel. (ipni.org)
• Tillandsia Aeranthos (picture right) is originally from Brazil and has been happily growing attached to some cork board in a sheltered position under the eves of our shed for a number of years. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
• The present investigation aimed to isolate and characterize the phyllosphere, the endophytic, and the water tank bacteria associated with Vriesea gigantea and Tillandsia aeranthos . (scielo.br)
• O presente trabalho teve como objetivo isolar e caracterizar as bactérias da filosfera, do ambiente endofítico e a água de tanque associadas à Vriesea gigantea e Tillandsia aeranthos . (scielo.br)
• Tillandsia aeranthos (Loiseleur) L.B. Smith, another member of the Tillandsioideae subfamily, is broadly distributed, occurring in upper rocks, rocky high walls, and in riparian forests ( Cronquist 1981 CRONQUIST, A. 1981. (scielo.br)
• The Tillandsia Aeranthos Tropic Skye is a hybrid created by mixing a Tillandsia Aeranthos with a Tillandsia Gardneri. (ecoterrazas.com)
• Tillandsia Holm's Blue Rose is another member of the Holm's family created in Germany from the combination of the seeds of Tillandsia Aeranthos and the pollination of Tillandsia Petrópolis. (ecoterrazas.com)

Plants8

• 2019. Tillandsia in Kew Science Plants of the World Online . (wikimedia.org)
• 2019. Tillandsia trigalensis in Kew Science Plants of the World Online . (wikimedia.org)
• A group of ephiphytic plants, Tillandsias are originally from Central and South America. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
• Tillandsias are very popular for use in vertical gardens and these ' Air Plants ' are best grown when protected from direct sunlight. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
• Tillandsia, or air plants , survive by absorbing moisture and nutrients through a coating on their leaves (modified scales). (nurseriesonline.com.au)
• ze in Tillandsia air plants, terrariums, botanical branch arrangements, and wedding and event favors. (feedspot.com)
• Check our blog section for expert advice on air plant care, design and propagation from the online leader in Tillandsia Air Plants. (feedspot.com)
• Tillandsias, or commonly referred to as air plants, are extremely easy to care for. (easternleaf.com)

Bromeliad2

• Tillandsia is a bromeliad, grown outdoors in the southwest and indoors elsewhere. (garden.org)
• Tillandsia secunda (Tillandsia) - A terrestrial or saxicolous (growing on rock) bromeliad from the mountains of Ecuador. (smgrowers.com)

Usneoides2

• Some common types of Tillandsia include ball moss (T. recurvata) and Spanish moss (T. usneoides). (wikipedia.org)
• Tillandsia usneoides L. (co.zw)

Xerographica1

• Tillandsia xerographica is a commonly grown air plant because of its whimsical form. (sgplants.com)

20231

• Two reference genomes for Tillandsia have been released in 2023, together with chromosome numbers 2n=50 for T. fasciculata and 2n=38 for T. leiboldiana. (wikipedia.org)

Fasciculata1

• Tillandsia Vicentina x Fasciculata is a hybrid formed by combining the Tillandsias that make up its name. (ecoterrazas.com)

Brachycaulos1

• Tillandsia Bauple is an impressive hybrid of Tillandsia Brachycaulos and Streptophylla. (ecoterrazas.com)

U003cp2

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• id":1708524994675,"title":"Tillandsia 'Electric'","handle":"tillandsia-electric","description":"\u003cp\u003eA suspected natural hybrid of (\u003cem\u003eaeranthos x bergeri\u003c\/em\u003e) that turned up in a shipment of \u003cem\u003ebergeri\u003c\/em\u003e from Argentina many years ago. (tropiflora.com)

Epiphytes1

• 1. Tillandsia are Epiphytes - spray them 2x a day in Colorado for best results! (coloradoplantgallery.com)

Terrariums1

• Tillandsias are often used in terrariums or rock and branch plantings. (easternleaf.com)

Peru1

• Tillandsia Edithae Giant is a large-format specimen derived from Tillandsia Edithae, originally from Peru. (ecoterrazas.com)

Rosette1

• Tillandsia cynea produces a rosette of bright green, arching, 1' leaves, and a flattened plume upon which violet blue flowers open, one at a time. (garden.org)

Native2

• A Brazilian native, it grows well in typical Tillandsia culture, enjoying a shaded, somewhat moist environment. (tropiflora.com)
• Tillandsia cyanea is a native of Ecuador. (somemagneticislandplants.com.au)

Roots2

• The tillandsia develops few roots. (rarexoticseeds.com)
• Tillandsia are e piphytes , and normally use their roots only to attach themselves to the host plant. (somemagneticislandplants.com.au)

Cite2

• Cite this page: "Tillandsia clavata" Text available under a CC-BY-SA Creative Commons Attribution License. (llifle.com)
• Cite this page: "Tillandsia pachycarpa" Text available under a CC-BY-SA Creative Commons Attribution License. (llifle.net)

Search1

• Since starting Bird Rock Tropicals in 1981, Pamela has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, and Central and South America in search of tillandsias. (feedspot.com)

Page1

• The information about Tillandsia secunda displayed on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources we consider reliable. (smgrowers.com)

Water2

• We recommend watering your Tillandsias with bottled or filtered water on a daily basis simply by showering it briefly. (easternleaf.com)
• If watering on a weekly basis, submerge the Tillandsia in water for up to an hour, then remove. (easternleaf.com)

Combination2

• Tillandsia Majestic is a man-made hybrid composed of a combination of Tillandsia Chiapensis and Tillandsia Concolor. (ecoterrazas.com)
• Tillandsia Holm`s Unicorn is a hybrid created in Germany, formed by the combination of Tillandsia Streptocarpa and Tillandsia Paleacea (mini). (ecoterrazas.com)

Long2

• Tillandsia exserta features long, thin, silvery leaves that curl under as they grow, eventually forming a large ball shape as it matures. (easternleaf.com)
• Original from south america, Tillandsia polystachia is a plant of medium wide and long green leaf. (ecoterrazas.com)

Moisture1

• The ideal temperature in summer is 22 to 24 §C. In winter the temperature can be cooler (18 to 16 §C) but it should not go lower than 13 §C. The tillandsia is demanding on the level of moisture. (rarexoticseeds.com)

Green3

• The leaves of the Tillandsia plant will change to a green color to indicate proper hydration. (easternleaf.com)
• The Tillandsia Juncea is warm green with hints of purple in its leaves. (greenthumb.com)
• The Tillandsia Bulbosa Air Plant is a unique dark green air plant that would compliment any type of setting. (greenthumb.com)

Leaves1

• Tillandsia Hybrid Stricta Hart x Tenuifolia is a very hardy plant with hard leaves that does not require much maintenance. (ecoterrazas.com)

ENGLISH1

• The last monograph on Tillandsias, published in 1976 in English and without color photographs, only gives descriptions. (nhbs.com)

Live1

• Most Tillandsias live clinging to trees and rocks. (nhbs.com)