Tillandsia xerographica Air Plant
The Queen of Air Plants – Tillandsia Xerographica are a stunning and well known air plant variety and probably the most popular of the Tillandsia Species.
Type: Air Plant | Size: Can live up to 25 years before flowering. Large air plant species with a 20-60 centimeters long rosette having a diameter of 50-90 centimeters., 60cm
How to grow and care for Tillandsia xerographica:
What soil should I use for Tillandsia xerographica plants?
No soil required as air plants absorb water through their leaves.
Ideal Lighting Conditions for Tillandsia xerographica:
Bright direct light
Ideal Temperatue Conditions for Tillandsia xerographica:
Prefer warm sunny conditions.
Ideal Watering Conditions for Tillandsia xerographica:
Mist the plant with lukewarm water once or twice every week.
Ideal Humidity Conditions for Tillandsia xerographica:
60% to 72%
Growing Tillandsia xerographica 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 xerographica with seed or pups.
Where to buy Tillandsia xerographica:
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