Tillandsia Capitata Air Plant
An attractive air plant variety with soft light green leaves that turn a peachy red when in bloom. A great air plant for open terrariums.
Type: Air Plant | Size: It grows fast and can produce a clump of offsets in a relatively short amount of time., 15-25cm
How to grow and care for Tillandsia Capitata:
What soil should I use for Tillandsia Capitata plants?
No soil required as air plants absorb water through their leaves.
Ideal Lighting Conditions for Tillandsia Capitata:
Bright direct light
Ideal Temperatue Conditions for Tillandsia Capitata:
Prefer warm sunny conditions.
Ideal Watering Conditions for Tillandsia Capitata:
Mist the plant with lukewarm water once or twice every week.
Ideal Humidity Conditions for Tillandsia Capitata:
60% to 72%
Growing Tillandsia Capitata in terrariums:
Air plants in general are stunning fets of nature and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Air plants are epiphytes so they don’t need soil to survive, and absorb water through their leaves. Air plants work well in open terrariums as one of the best ways to water them is a quick dunk in some clean water then allowing to dry.
Air plants generally do better in open terrariums, allowing for easier access for quick watering, and avoidiing allowing the air plant to rot away in high moisture environments, a risk in closed terrariums.
Common issues: Drying out if not watered, not receiving enough sunlight, and overwatering or humidity that is too high.
Propogation: Propagate tillandsia capitata with seed or pups.
Where to buy Tillandsia Capitata:
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