Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Tillandsia

Species:

Tillandsia borinquensis

USDA Symbol:

TIBO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

epiphytic, attaches to trees, no soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Puerto Rico, grows on trees

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require high humidity and bright indirect light; best sown on damp sphagnum or bark.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI