Fuzzywuzzy Airplant
Tillandsia pruinosa
- Native to:
- Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Tillandsia
- Species:
- Tillandsia pruinosa
- USDA Symbol:
- TIPR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- epiphytic, attaches to tree bark
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- grows on trees, not in soil
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require high humidity and bright indirect light; best germinated on moist substrate or mounted.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI