Tillandsia usneoides
Owned by Alohamora (@alohamora).
Notes
Family: Bromeliaceae. This is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees in tropical and subtropical climates. It absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Spanish Moss
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Air Plant, Bromeliad, Epiphyte, Houseplant
- Growing Medium
- air
- Growth Habit
- Epiphyte, Trailing
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Division
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- High Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
- Natural Habitat Location
- Southeastern United States, Central America, and South America
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Bromeliaceae. This is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees in tropical and subtropical climates. It absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall.
Spanish Moss
Tillandsia
usneoides
Common NameSpanish Moss
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Air Plant, Bromeliad, Epiphyte, Houseplant
Growth Habit
Epiphyte, Trailing
Growing Mediumair
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheastern United States, Central America, and South America
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Bromeliaceae. This is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees in tropical and subtropical climates. It absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall.
Tillandsia
usneoides
Common NameSpanish Moss
Added Details
Family: Bromeliaceae. This is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees in tropical and subtropical climates. It absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Air Plant, Bromeliad, Epiphyte, Houseplant
Growth Habit
Epiphyte, Trailing
Growing Mediumair
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheastern United States, Central America, and South America
Collection Context
Quantity
1