Narrowleaf Airplant
Tillandsia tenuifolia
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Edu (www.flickr.com) from São Paulo, Brazil
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Tillandsia
- Species:
- Tillandsia tenuifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- TITE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- epiphytic, attaches to trees or rocks
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- grows on trees, not in soil
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Seeds are wind-dispersed and germinate on bark or other surfaces; no pretreatment needed.