Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Tillandsia

Species:

Tillandsia recurvata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Violet

Native Range

United States: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Navassa Island, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

epiphytic, attaches to tree bark

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

grows on host plants, not soil