Twisted Airplant
Tillandsia flexuosa
- Native to:
- Aruba, Bahamas, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Tillandsia
- Species:
- Tillandsia flexuosa
- USDA Symbol:
- TIFL2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- epiphytic, attaches to trees or rocks
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Primarily grows as an epiphyte, not reliant on soil