Tillandsia tectorum 'Snow'

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Air plantHouse plant, EvergreenFamily: Bromeliaceae

Height: 25cmSpread: 25cm
Tender

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Silver

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Commonly known as air plants, the genus Tillandsia includes a diverse range of mostly epiphytic plants that, in their natural habitats, survive attached to other plants. Their lack of a substantial root system means they’re rarely grown in pots with soil, and instead are attached to cork bark or rocks, or can even be placed individually on a windowsill.

Tillandsia tectorum 'Snow' is a charming cultivar grown for its fuzzy appearance, provided by a dense layer of white trichomes on the surface. In its native range of Peru and Ecuador it grows on rock faces and outcrops, receiving very little in the way of nutrients and water.

For best results, grow Tillandsia tectorum 'Snow' in bright light out of direct sun. The only watering this species needs is a misting every few weeks, ideally with rainwater.

Tillandsia ‘Snow’ and wildlife

Tillandsia ‘Snow’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Tillandsia ‘Snow’ poisonous?

Tillandsia ‘Snow’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People