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Image of the epiphyte, Tillandsia recurvata or Moss Ball or Air Plant coming soon... |
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Tillandsia recurvata
(Moss Ball, Air Plant)
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Family: Bromeliiaceae (Bromeliad)
Origin: Native to United States
Light: Light Shade
Height: 0.5-1'
Spread: 9-12"
Blooms: Bluish-violet, year-round
Foliage: Pale Green
Soil: Soiless, grows on trees
Water: Gets moisture from the air
Propagation: Seeds (Sow as soon as possible - Sow on damp paper towel)
Uses: Container, hanging basket
Caution: This plant is invasisve
Comments: Tillandsia recurvata or Moss Ball or Air Plant is a
fascinating perennial plant with bluish-violet flowers. It is an
epiphyte and recieves its nutition from the atmosphere.
This is a nitrogen-fixing
plant so excess plants can be used as mulch.
Air Plant loves high humidity and low light.
My Moss Ball plant loves it
place on my Live Oak Tree.
Small warmbler birds or Tropical Parula are known to love nesting on
Moss Ball plants. Tillandsia recurvata is a unique plant and is easily propagated by
seeds.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
