Leatherleaf Airplant
Tillandsia variabilis
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © scrubfae (iNaturalist #120601454)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Tillandsia
- Species:
- Tillandsia variabilis
- USDA Symbol:
- TIVA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 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, no soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- grows on trees in native habitat