Potbelly Airplant
Tillandsia paucifolia
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Venezuelan Antilles
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Tillandsia
- Species:
- Tillandsia paucifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- TIPA2
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:
- attaches to trees, no soil needed
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- epiphytic plant, grows on trees
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require high humidity and air circulation; typically grown from offsets rather than seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI