Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Tillandsia

Species:

Tillandsia bartramii

USDA Symbol:

TIBA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As an epiphyte in fire-prone pine savannas and scrub, it survives low-intensity ground fires by growing on elevated branches and trunks.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found on trees or rocks, epiphytic

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require high humidity and bright indirect light for germination. Best grown from offsets rather than seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI