Pinon
Tillandsia × lineatispica
- Native to:
- Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
Bárrios S, Hamilton MA (2021) Conservation status of native plant hybrids in the British Virgin Islands. Biodiversity Data Journal 9: e62809.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Tillandsia
- Species:
- Tillandsia × lineatispica
- USDA Symbol:
- TILI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 25 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- epiphytic, attaches to trees or rocks
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to cloud forests, relies on air moisture