690 Species in Genus Tillandsia – Air Plants

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June 29 – Tillandsia
"Tillandsia, the air plant, defines June 29."
Tillandsia represents independence and creativity. You thrive on your own, finding unique ways to grow and flourish. Like this plant, your resourcefulness and originality are remarkable.

Tillandsia: My Air Plant Obsession

I’m Ferb Vu, and I have a confession. I’m obsessed with air plants. Not just any air plants, mind you, but the fascinating genus Tillandsia from the Bromeliaceae family. These quirky, resilient plants have completely captured my imagination, and I’m eager to share my enthusiasm with you.

What Makes Tillandsia So Special?

First off, let’s clear up a common misconception. While they’re called “air plants,” Tillandsia don’t actually live on air alone. They’re epiphytes, meaning they grow on other plants, typically trees, for support. But unlike parasites, they don’t steal nutrients from their host. Instead, they absorb moisture and nutrients through specialized structures on their leaves called trichomes. These trichomes give many Tillandsia a fuzzy or silvery appearance, adding to their unique beauty.

What truly sets Tillandsia apart is their incredible diversity. With over 650 recognized species, they come in a mind-boggling array of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some, like Tillandsia ionantha, are tiny and compact, forming rosettes no bigger than a golf ball. Others, like Tillandsia xerographica, can grow to enormous sizes, their silvery leaves arching gracefully like a sculpture. And then there’s the iconic Tillandsia usneoides, better known as Spanish moss, which drapes from trees in ethereal curtains of gray-green.

A World of Tillandsia

Exploring the world of Tillandsia is like embarking on a botanical treasure hunt. Each species has its own unique personality and care requirements. Some thrive in humid environments, while others prefer arid conditions. Some produce vibrant blooms, while others are more subdued in their beauty. Here are:

  1. Tillandsia abbreviata H.Luther
  2. Tillandsia abdita L.B.Sm.
  3. Tillandsia achyrostachys É.Morren ex Baker
  4. Tillandsia acuminata L.B.Sm.
  5. Tillandsia adamsii Read
  6. Tillandsia adpressiflora Mez
  7. Tillandsia aequatorialis L.B.Sm.
  8. Tillandsia aeranthos (Loisel.) Desf. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Aeranthos
  9. Tillandsia afonsoana Strehl
  10. Tillandsia aguascalientensis C.S.Gardner
  11. Tillandsia aizoides Mez
  12. Tillandsia albertiana Verv. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Albertiana
  13. Tillandsia albida Mez & Purpus
  14. Tillandsia alcatrazensis Sabino & Leodeg.
  15. Tillandsia alfredo-laui Rauh & H.Lehm.
  16. Tillandsia alto-mayoensis Gouda
  17. Tillandsia alvareziae Rauh
  18. Tillandsia andicola Gillies ex Baker
  19. Tillandsia andreana É.Morren ex André
  20. Tillandsia andrieuxii (Mez) L.B.Sm.
  21. Tillandsia angulosa Mez
  22. Tillandsia antillana L.B.Sm.
  23. Tillandsia appenii (Rauh) J.R.Grant
  24. Tillandsia araujei Mez
  25. Tillandsia archeri L.B.Sm.
  26. Tillandsia arenicola L.B.Sm.
  27. Tillandsia arequitae (André) André ex Mez
  28. Tillandsia argentea Griseb.
  29. Tillandsia argentina C.H.Wright
  30. Tillandsia arhiza Mez
  31. Tillandsia ariza-juliae L.B.Sm. & Jiménez
  32. Tillandsia arroyoensis (W.Weber & Ehlers) Espejo & López-Ferr.
  33. Tillandsia atenangoensis Ehlers & Wülfingh.
  34. Tillandsia atroviolacea Ehlers & Koide
  35. Tillandsia atroviridipetala Matuda
  36. Tillandsia aurea Mez
  37. Tillandsia australis Mez
  38. Tillandsia bagua-grandensis Rauh
  39. Tillandsia baileyi Rose ex Small
  40. Tillandsia bakiorum H.Luther
  41. Tillandsia balbisiana Schult. & Schult.f. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Balbisiana
  42. Tillandsia baliophylla Harms
  43. Tillandsia balsasensis Rauh
  44. Tillandsia bandensis Baker
  45. Tillandsia × baptistana C.N.Gonç. & Azevêdo-Gonç.
  46. Tillandsia barbeyana Wittm.
  47. Tillandsia barclayana Baker
  48. Tillandsia barfussii W.Till
  49. Tillandsia barrosoae W.Till
  50. Tillandsia barthlottii Rauh
  51. Tillandsia bartramii Elliott
  52. Tillandsia bella Strehl
  53. Tillandsia belloensis W.Weber
  54. Tillandsia bergeri Mez
  55. Tillandsia × bergiana Takiz. & Koide
  56. Tillandsia bermejoensis H.Hrom. ex Rauh
  57. Tillandsia bernalensis Hern.-Cárdenas, Espejo, López-Ferr. & L.Hern.
  58. Tillandsia biflora Ruiz & Pav.
  59. Tillandsia bismarckii Rauh & H.Lehm.
  60. Tillandsia bochilensis Ehlers ex Rauh & E.Gross
  61. Tillandsia boliviana Mez
  62. Tillandsia bongarana L.B.Sm.
  63. Tillandsia bonita Versieux & Martinelli
  64. Tillandsia boqueronensis Ehlers
  65. Tillandsia borealis López-Ferr. & Espejo
  66. Tillandsia borinquensis Cedeño-Mald. & Proctor
  67. Tillandsia borjaensis Manzan. & W.Till
  68. Tillandsia botterii É.Morren ex Baker
  69. Tillandsia bourgaei Baker
  70. Tillandsia brachycaulos Schltdl.
  71. Tillandsia brachyphylla Baker
  72. Tillandsia brealitoensis L.Hrom.
  73. Tillandsia brenneri Rauh
  74. Tillandsia brevicapsula Gilmartin
  75. Tillandsia brevilingua Mez
  76. Tillandsia brevior L.B.Sm.
  77. Tillandsia breviturneri Betancur & Néstor García
  78. Tillandsia buchlohii Rauh
  79. Tillandsia bulbosa Hook. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Bulbosa
  80. Tillandsia buseri Mez
  81. Tillandsia butzii Mez Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Butzii
  82. Tillandsia caballosensis Ehlers
  83. Tillandsia cacticola L.B.Sm. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Cacticola
  84. Tillandsia caerulea Kunth
  85. Tillandsia cajamarcensis Rauh
  86. Tillandsia calcicola L.B.Sm. & Proctor
  87. Tillandsia califani Rauh
  88. Tillandsia caliginosa W.Till
  89. Tillandsia callichroma L.Hrom.
  90. Tillandsia calochlamys Ehlers & L.Hrom.
  91. Tillandsia calothyrsus Mez
  92. Tillandsia caloura Harms
  93. Tillandsia camargoensis L.Hrom.
  94. Tillandsia candelifera Rohweder
  95. Tillandsia candida Leme
  96. Tillandsia canescens Sw.
  97. Tillandsia capillaris Ruiz & Pav.
  98. Tillandsia capistranoensis Ehlers & W.Weber
  99. Tillandsia capitata Griseb. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Capitata Domingensis
  100. Tillandsia caput-medusae É.Morren
  101. Tillandsia cardenasii L.B.Sm.
  102. Tillandsia carlos-hankii Matuda
  103. Tillandsia carlsoniae L.B.Sm.
  104. Tillandsia carminea W.Till
  105. Tillandsia carnosa L.B.Sm.
  106. Tillandsia carrierei André
  107. Tillandsia carrilloi Véliz & Feldhoff
  108. Tillandsia castelensis Leme & W.Till
  109. Tillandsia castellanii L.B.Sm.
  110. Tillandsia catimbauensis Leme, W.Till & J.A.Siqueira
  111. Tillandsia caulescens Brongn. ex Baker
  112. Tillandsia cauliflora Mez & Wercklé
  113. Tillandsia cauligera Mez
  114. Tillandsia cees-goudae Gouda
  115. Tillandsia celata Ehlers & Lautner
  116. Tillandsia cernua L.B.Sm.
  117. Tillandsia cerosa W.Till & Barfuss
  118. Tillandsia cerrateana L.B.Sm.
  119. Tillandsia chaetophylla Mez
  120. Tillandsia chalcatzingensis Gonz.-Rocha, Cerros, López-Ferr. & Espejo
  121. Tillandsia champaraensis L.Hrom. & H.Hrom.
  122. Tillandsia chapalillaensis Ehlers & Lautner
  123. Tillandsia chapeuensis Rauh
  124. Tillandsia chartacea L.B.Sm.
  125. Tillandsia chasmophyta Büneker, R.Pontes & K.Soares
  126. Tillandsia chiapensis C.S.Gardner
  127. Tillandsia chicoasena H.Hrom. & L.Hrom.
  128. Tillandsia chiletensis Rauh
  129. Tillandsia chingacensis Aguirre-Santoro, E.Hern.-A. & Betancur
  130. Tillandsia chlorophylla L.B.Sm.
  131. Tillandsia chontalensis Baker
  132. Tillandsia churinensis Rauh
  133. Tillandsia chusgonensis L.Hrom.
  134. Tillandsia circinnatioides Matuda
  135. Tillandsia clavigera Mez
  136. Tillandsia coalcomanensis Ehlers
  137. Tillandsia cochabambae E.Gross & Rauh
  138. Tillandsia coinaensis Ehlers
  139. Tillandsia colganii Ehlers
  140. Tillandsia colorata L.Hrom.
  141. Tillandsia comarapaensis H.Luther
  142. Tillandsia comitanensis Ehlers
  143. Tillandsia compacta Griseb.
  144. Tillandsia complanata Benth.
  145. Tillandsia compressa Bertero ex Schult. & Schult.f.
  146. Tillandsia comulcoensis Ehlers
  147. Tillandsia concolor L.B.Sm.
  148. Tillandsia confertiflora André
  149. Tillandsia confinis L.B.Sm.
  150. Tillandsia copalaensis Ehlers
  151. Tillandsia copanensis Rauh & Rutschm.
  152. Tillandsia copynii Gouda
  153. Tillandsia × cornissaensis Gouda
  154. Tillandsia × correalei H.Luther
  155. Tillandsia cossonii Baker
  156. Tillandsia cotagaitensis L.Hrom.
  157. Tillandsia crenulipetala Mez
  158. Tillandsia cretacea L.B.Sm.
  159. Tillandsia crista-galli Ehlers
  160. Tillandsia crocata (É.Morren) N.E.Br.
  161. Tillandsia cryptopoda L.B.Sm.
  162. Tillandsia cuatrecasasii L.B.Sm.
  163. Tillandsia cucaensis Wittm.
  164. Tillandsia × cuchnichim R.Guess & V.Guess
  165. Tillandsia cucullata L.B.Sm.
  166. Tillandsia curvifolia (Ehlers & Rauh) Ehlers
  167. Tillandsia dasyliriifolia Baker
  168. Tillandsia deflexa L.B.Sm.
  169. Tillandsia delicata Ehlers
  170. Tillandsia demissa L.B.Sm.
  171. Tillandsia denudata André
  172. Tillandsia deppeana Steud.
  173. Tillandsia dexteri H.Luther
  174. Tillandsia diaguitensis A.Cast.
  175. Tillandsia dichromantha Hern.-Cárdenas, López-Ferr. & Espejo
  176. Tillandsia dichrophylla L.B.Sm.
  177. Tillandsia didisticha (É.Morren) Baker
  178. Tillandsia didistichoides Mez
  179. Tillandsia diguetii Mez & Rol.-Goss.
  180. Tillandsia disticha Kunth
  181. Tillandsia divaricata Benth.
  182. Tillandsia × donatoi Leme
  183. Tillandsia dorisdaltoniae Ibisch, R.Vásquez, I.G.Vargas & W.Till
  184. Tillandsia dorotheae Rauh
  185. Tillandsia dorotheehaseae Hase
  186. Tillandsia dugesii Baker
  187. Tillandsia duidae L.B.Sm.
  188. Tillandsia dura Baker
  189. Tillandsia durangensis Rauh & Ehlers
  190. Tillandsia duratii Vis. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Duratii
  191. Tillandsia ecarinata L.B.Sm.
  192. Tillandsia edithae Rauh
  193. Tillandsia eistetteri Ehlers
  194. Tillandsia eizii L.B.Sm.
  195. Tillandsia elizabethae Rauh
  196. Tillandsia elongata Kunth
  197. Tillandsia eltoniana E.Pereira
  198. Tillandsia elusiva Pinzón, I.Ramírez & Carnevali
  199. Tillandsia elvirae-grossiae Rauh
  200. Tillandsia emergens Mez & Sodiro
  201. Tillandsia engleriana Wittm.
  202. Tillandsia erecta Gillies ex Baker
  203. Tillandsia erici Ehlers
  204. Tillandsia ermitae L.Hrom.
  205. Tillandsia ertonii E.H.Souza & Leme
  206. Tillandsia erubescens Schltdl.
  207. Tillandsia escahuascensis Espejo, López-Ferr., Ceja & A.Mend.
  208. Tillandsia espinosae L.B.Sm.
  209. Tillandsia esseriana Rauh & L.B.Sm.
  210. Tillandsia excavata L.B.Sm.
  211. Tillandsia excelsa Griseb.
  212. Tillandsia exserta Fernald
  213. Tillandsia extensa Mez
  214. Tillandsia fasciculata Sw. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Fasciculata
  215. Tillandsia fascifolia Flores-Cruz & Diego-Esc.
  216. Tillandsia fassettii L.B.Sm.
  217. Tillandsia fendleri Griseb.
  218. Tillandsia ferreyrae L.B.Sm.
  219. Tillandsia ferrisiana L.B.Sm.
  220. Tillandsia festucoides Brongn. ex Mez
  221. Tillandsia filifolia Schltdl. & Cham.
  222. Tillandsia flabellata Baker
  223. Tillandsia flagellata L.B.Sm.
  224. Tillandsia flavobracteata Matuda
  225. Tillandsia flavoviolacea Gouda
  226. Tillandsia flexuosa Sw. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Flexuosa
  227. Tillandsia floresensis Ehlers
  228. Tillandsia floribunda Kunth
  229. Tillandsia × floridana (L.B.Sm.) H.Luther
  230. Tillandsia foliosa M.Martens & Galeotti
  231. Tillandsia fragrans André
  232. Tillandsia francisci W.Till & J.R.Grant
  233. Tillandsia frank-hasei J.R.Grant
  234. Tillandsia fresnilloensis W.Weber & Ehlers
  235. Tillandsia friesii Mez
  236. Tillandsia fuchsii W.Till
  237. Tillandsia funebris A.Cast.
  238. Tillandsia fusiformis L.B.Sm.
  239. Tillandsia gardneri Lindl.
  240. Tillandsia geissei Phil.
  241. Tillandsia geminiflora Brongn.
  242. Tillandsia genseri Rauh
  243. Tillandsia gerd-muelleri W.Weber
  244. Tillandsia gerdae Ehlers
  245. Tillandsia gilliesii Baker
  246. Tillandsia glabrior (L.B.Sm.) López-Ferr., Espejo & I.Ramírez
  247. Tillandsia glauca L.B.Sm.
  248. Tillandsia globosa Wawra
  249. Tillandsia gloriae F.Gruber, W.Till & Barfuss
  250. Tillandsia glossophylla L.B.Sm.
  251. Tillandsia gracillima L.B.Sm.
  252. Tillandsia graebeneri Mez
  253. Tillandsia grandispica Ehlers
  254. Tillandsia grao-mogolensis Silveira
  255. Tillandsia grazielae Sucre & R.Braga
  256. Tillandsia grossispicata Espejo, López-Ferr. & W.Till
  257. Tillandsia grovesiae Manzan. & W.Till
  258. Tillandsia gruberi (Ehlers) J.R.Grant
  259. Tillandsia guatemalensis L.B.Sm.
  260. Tillandsia guelzii Rauh
  261. Tillandsia guenther-nolleri Ehlers
  262. Tillandsia guerreroensis Rauh
  263. Tillandsia gutteana W.Weber
  264. Tillandsia gymnobotrya Baker
  265. Tillandsia hammeri Rauh & Ehlers
  266. Tillandsia hansonii Manzan. & Gouda
  267. Tillandsia harrisii Ehlers Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Harrisii
  268. Tillandsia hasei Ehlers & L.Hrom.
  269. Tillandsia hegeri Ehlers
  270. Tillandsia heliconioides Kunth
  271. Tillandsia helmutii L.Hrom.
  272. Tillandsia hemkeri Rauh
  273. Tillandsia heterandra André
  274. Tillandsia heteromorpha Mez
  275. Tillandsia heterophylla É.Morren
  276. Tillandsia heubergeri Ehlers
  277. Tillandsia hildae Rauh
  278. Tillandsia hintoniana L.B.Sm.
  279. Tillandsia hiroi Manzan. & Gouda
  280. Tillandsia hirta W.Till & L.Hrom.
  281. Tillandsia hirtzii Rauh
  282. Tillandsia hoeijeri H.Luther
  283. Tillandsia hofackeri Ehlers
  284. Tillandsia hondurensis Rauh
  285. Tillandsia horstii Rauh
  286. Tillandsia hotteana Urb.
  287. Tillandsia huajuapanensis Ehlers & Lautner
  288. Tillandsia huamelulaensis Ehlers
  289. Tillandsia huarazensis Ehlers & W.Till
  290. Tillandsia hubertiana Matuda
  291. Tillandsia humilis C.Presl
  292. Tillandsia iassuensis L.Hrom. & H.Hrom.
  293. Tillandsia ignesiae Mez
  294. Tillandsia ilseana W.Till, Halbritter & Zecher
  295. Tillandsia imperialis É.Morren ex Roezl
  296. Tillandsia imporaensis Ehlers
  297. Tillandsia incarnata Kunth
  298. Tillandsia indigofera Mez & Sodiro
  299. Tillandsia inopinata Espejo, López-Ferr. & W.Till
  300. Tillandsia intermedia Mez
  301. Tillandsia interrupta Mez
  302. Tillandsia intumescens L.B.Sm.
  303. Tillandsia ionantha Planch. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Ionantha
  304. Tillandsia ionochroma André ex Mez
  305. Tillandsia itatiensis E.H.Souza & Leodeg.
  306. Tillandsia itaubensis Strehl
  307. Tillandsia ixioides Griseb.
  308. Tillandsia izabalensis Pinzón, I.Ramírez & Carnevali
  309. Tillandsia jacob-bakii Gouda
  310. Tillandsia jaguactalensis I.Ramírez & Carnevali & F.Chi
  311. Tillandsia jaliscopinicola L.Hrom. & P.Schneid.
  312. Tillandsia jequiensis L.Hrom. & H.Hrom.
  313. Tillandsia joel-mandimboensis Flores-Cruz, C.Granados & Vázq.-Hurt.
  314. Tillandsia jonesii Strehl
  315. Tillandsia jucunda A.Cast.
  316. Tillandsia juerg-rutschmannii Rauh
  317. Tillandsia juncea (Ruiz & Pav.) Poir. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Juncea
  318. Tillandsia kalmbacheri Matuda
  319. Tillandsia kammii Rauh
  320. Tillandsia karineae Manzan., Gouda & Raack
  321. Tillandsia karwinskyana Schult. & Schult.f.
  322. Tillandsia kauffmannii Ehlers ex Rauh & E.Gross
  323. Tillandsia kautskyi E.Pereira
  324. Tillandsia kegeliana Mez
  325. Tillandsia kentii (H.Luther & K.F.Norton) Manzan. & W.Till
  326. Tillandsia kessleri H.Luther
  327. Tillandsia kickiae Raack, Manzan. & Gouda
  328. Tillandsia kirchhoffiana Wittm.
  329. Tillandsia kirschnekii Rauh
  330. Tillandsia klausii Ehlers
  331. Tillandsia koehresiana Ehlers
  332. Tillandsia koideae Rauh & E.Gross
  333. Tillandsia kolbii W.Till & Schatzl Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Kolbii
  334. Tillandsia krahnii Rauh
  335. Tillandsia kretzii Ehlers & Lautner
  336. Tillandsia krukoffiana L.B.Sm.
  337. Tillandsia kuntzeana Mez
  338. Tillandsia kuzmae Ehlers
  339. Tillandsia lagunaensis Ehlers
  340. Tillandsia lajensis André
  341. Tillandsia lampropoda L.B.Sm.
  342. Tillandsia landbeckii Phil.
  343. Tillandsia langlasseana Mez
  344. Tillandsia latifolia Meyen
  345. Tillandsia laui Matuda
  346. Tillandsia lautneri Ehlers
  347. Tillandsia lechneri W.Till & Barfuss
  348. Tillandsia leiboldiana Schltdl.
  349. Tillandsia leonamiana E.Pereira
  350. Tillandsia lepidosepala L.B.Sm.
  351. Tillandsia leucolepis L.B.Sm.
  352. Tillandsia leucopetala Büneker, R.Pontes & Witeck
  353. Tillandsia limae L.B.Sm.
  354. Tillandsia limarum E.Pereira
  355. Tillandsia limbata Schltdl.
  356. Tillandsia linearis Vell.
  357. Tillandsia × lineatispica Mez
  358. Tillandsia lithophila L.Hrom.
  359. Tillandsia loliacea Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
  360. Tillandsia loma-blancae Ehlers & Lautner
  361. Tillandsia longifolia Baker
  362. Tillandsia longiscapa Leme & W.Till
  363. Tillandsia lopezii L.B.Sm.
  364. Tillandsia lorentziana Griseb.
  365. Tillandsia lotteae H.Hrom. ex Rauh
  366. Tillandsia loxensis N.Jaram., Manzan. & A.M.Gut.
  367. Tillandsia loxichaensis Ehlers
  368. Tillandsia lucida É.Morren ex Baker
  369. Tillandsia lutheri (Manzan. & W.Till) J.R.Grant
  370. Tillandsia lutheriana (J.R.Grant) Kessous & A.F.Costa
  371. Tillandsia × lydiae Ehlers
  372. Tillandsia lymanii Rauh
  373. Tillandsia macbrideana L.B.Sm.
  374. Tillandsia macdougallii L.B.Sm.
  375. Tillandsia machupicchuensis Gouda & J.Ochoa
  376. Tillandsia macrochlamys Baker
  377. Tillandsia macrodactylon Mez
  378. Tillandsia maculata Ruiz & Pav.
  379. Tillandsia macvaughii Espejo & López-Ferr.
  380. Tillandsia magnispica Espejo & López-Ferr.
  381. Tillandsia magnusiana Wittm.
  382. Tillandsia makoyana Baker
  383. Tillandsia makrinii L.Hrom.
  384. Tillandsia mallemontii Glaz. ex Mez
  385. Tillandsia malyi L.Hrom.
  386. Tillandsia malzinei (É.Morren) Baker
  387. Tillandsia mantiqueirae Paixão-Souza, N.G.Silva & R.J.V.Alves
  388. Tillandsia manzanilloensis Gouda
  389. Tillandsia marabascoensis Ehlers & Lautner
  390. Tillandsia marcalaensis Rauh & E.Gross
  391. Tillandsia × marceloi Takiz. & Koide
  392. Tillandsia marconae W.Till & Vitek
  393. Tillandsia maritima Matuda
  394. Tillandsia markusii L.Hrom.
  395. Tillandsia marnieri-lapostollei Rauh
  396. Tillandsia mateoensis Ehlers
  397. Tillandsia matudae L.B.Sm.
  398. Tillandsia mauryana L.B.Sm.
  399. Tillandsia may-patii I.Ramírez & Carnevali
  400. Tillandsia maya I.Ramírez & Carnevali
  401. Tillandsia mazatlanensis Rauh
  402. Tillandsia mecapacana Seringer, Barfuss & W.Till
  403. Tillandsia mereliana Schinini
  404. Tillandsia micans L.B.Sm.
  405. Tillandsia milagrensis Leme
  406. Tillandsia mima L.B.Sm.
  407. Tillandsia minasgeraisensis Ehlers & W.Till
  408. Tillandsia minutiflora Donadio
  409. Tillandsia mirabilis L.Hrom.
  410. Tillandsia mitlaensis W.Weber & Ehlers
  411. Tillandsia mixtecorum Ehlers & Koide
  412. Tillandsia mollepataensis H.Hrom. & L.Hrom.
  413. Tillandsia mollis H.Hrom. & W.Till
  414. Tillandsia montana Reitz
  415. Tillandsia montserratina H.Hrom. & L.Hrom.
  416. Tillandsia mooreana L.B.Sm.
  417. Tillandsia moronesensis Ehlers
  418. Tillandsia moscosoi L.B.Sm. & Jiménez
  419. Tillandsia muhriae W.Weber
  420. Tillandsia multicaulis Steud.
  421. Tillandsia myosura Griseb. ex Baker
  422. Tillandsia myriantha Baker
  423. Tillandsia nana Baker
  424. Tillandsia nathanii E.H.Souza & Leme
  425. Tillandsia nayelyana R.García Mart. & Beutelsp.
  426. Tillandsia neglecta E.Pereira Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Neglecta
  427. Tillandsia nervata L.B.Sm.
  428. Tillandsia nervisepala (Gilmartin) L.B.Sm.
  429. Tillandsia nicolasensis Ehlers
  430. Tillandsia × nidus Rauh & H.Lehm.
  431. Tillandsia nizandaensis Ehlers
  432. Tillandsia nolleriana Ehlers ex Rauh
  433. Tillandsia novakii H.Luther
  434. Tillandsia nuptialis Braga & Sucre
  435. Tillandsia nuyooensis Ehlers
  436. Tillandsia oaxacana L.B.Sm.
  437. Tillandsia oblivata L.Hrom.
  438. Tillandsia occulta H.Luther
  439. Tillandsia oerstediana L.B.Sm.
  440. Tillandsia oliveirae E.H.Souza & Leme
  441. Tillandsia orbicularis L.B.Sm.
  442. Tillandsia organensis Ehlers
  443. Tillandsia orogenes Standl. & L.O.Williams
  444. Tillandsia oropezana L.Hrom.
  445. Tillandsia oroyensis Mez
  446. Tillandsia ortgiesiana É.Morren ex Mez
  447. Tillandsia ovatispicata Gouda
  448. Tillandsia oxapampae Rauh & von Bismarck
  449. Tillandsia pachyaxon L.B.Sm.
  450. Tillandsia pacifica Ehlers
  451. Tillandsia paleacea C.Presl
  452. Tillandsia pallescens Betancur & Néstor García
  453. Tillandsia pamelae Rauh
  454. Tillandsia pampasensis Rauh
  455. Tillandsia paniculata (L.) L.
  456. Tillandsia paraensis Mez
  457. Tillandsia paraibensis R.A.Pontes
  458. Tillandsia paraisoensis Ehlers
  459. Tillandsia pardoi Gouda
  460. Tillandsia parryi Baker
  461. Tillandsia parvispica Baker
  462. Tillandsia pastensis André
  463. Tillandsia patula Mez
  464. Tillandsia paucifolia Baker
  465. Tillandsia pedicellata (Mez) A.Cast.
  466. Tillandsia peiranoi A.Cast.
  467. Tillandsia penascoensis Ehlers & Lautner
  468. Tillandsia pentasticha Rauh & Wülfingh.
  469. Tillandsia pereziana André
  470. Tillandsia peruviana J.R.Grant
  471. Tillandsia pfeufferi Rauh
  472. Tillandsia pfisteri Rauh
  473. Tillandsia piauiensis Ehlers & J.Claus
  474. Tillandsia piepenbringii (Rauh) J.R.Grant
  475. Tillandsia pinicola I.Ramírez & Carnevali
  476. Tillandsia pinnatodigitata Mez
  477. Tillandsia piurensis L.B.Sm.
  478. Tillandsia plagiotropica Rohweder
  479. Tillandsia platyphylla Mez
  480. Tillandsia plumosa Baker
  481. Tillandsia pohliana Mez
  482. Tillandsia polita L.B.Sm.
  483. Tillandsia polyantha Mez & Sodiro
  484. Tillandsia polystachia (L.) L.
  485. Tillandsia polzii Ehlers
  486. Tillandsia pomacochae Rauh
  487. Tillandsia ponderosa L.B.Sm.
  488. Tillandsia porongoensis L.Hrom. & P.Schneid.
  489. Tillandsia portillae E.Gross & Wülfingh.
  490. Tillandsia porvenirensis Ehlers
  491. Tillandsia praschekii Ehlers & Willinger
  492. Tillandsia pringlei S.Watson
  493. Tillandsia prodigiosa (Lem.) Baker
  494. Tillandsia prolata (H.Luther) Gouda & Barfuss
  495. Tillandsia propagulifera Rauh
  496. Tillandsia pruinosa Sw.
  497. Tillandsia pseudobaileyi C.S.Gardner
  498. Tillandsia pseudocardenasii W.Weber
  499. Tillandsia pseudofloribunda Gouda
  500. Tillandsia pseudomacbrideana Rauh
  501. Tillandsia pseudomicans Rauh
  502. Tillandsia pseudomontana W.Weber & Ehlers
  503. Tillandsia pseudooaxacana Ehlers
  504. Tillandsia pseudosetacea Ehlers & Rauh
  505. Tillandsia pucaraensis Ehlers
  506. Tillandsia pueblensis L.B.Sm.
  507. Tillandsia punctulata Schltdl. & Cham.
  508. Tillandsia purpurascens Rauh
  509. Tillandsia purpurea Ruiz & Pav.
  510. Tillandsia pyramidata André
  511. Tillandsia quaquaflorifera Matuda
  512. Tillandsia queretaroensis Ehlers
  513. Tillandsia queroensis Gilmartin
  514. Tillandsia raackii H.Luther
  515. Tillandsia racinae L.B.Sm.
  516. Tillandsia ramellae W.Till & S.Till
  517. Tillandsia rangelensis Hechav.
  518. Tillandsia rariflora André
  519. Tillandsia rauhii L.B.Sm.
  520. Tillandsia rauschii Rauh & H.Lehm.
  521. Tillandsia reclinata E.Pereira & Martinelli
  522. Tillandsia rectangula Baker
  523. Tillandsia × rectifolia C.A.Wiley ex Rauh
  524. Tillandsia recurvata (L.) L. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Recurvata
  525. Tillandsia recurvifolia Hook.
  526. Tillandsia recurvispica L.Hrom. & P.Schneid.
  527. Tillandsia reducta L.B.Sm.
  528. Tillandsia reichenbachii Baker
  529. Tillandsia religiosa Hern.-Cárdenas, Gonz.-Rocha, Espejo, López-Ferr., Cerros & E
  530. Tillandsia remota Wittm.
  531. Tillandsia renateae Gouda, Manzan. & Raack
  532. Tillandsia renateehlersiae Leme & Gouda
  533. Tillandsia restrepoana André
  534. Tillandsia retorta Griseb. ex Baker
  535. Tillandsia rettigiana Mez
  536. Tillandsia reuteri Rauh
  537. Tillandsia reversa L.B.Sm.
  538. Tillandsia rhodocephala Ehlers & Koide
  539. Tillandsia rhodosticta L.B.Sm.
  540. Tillandsia rhomboidea André
  541. Tillandsia riohondoensis Ehlers
  542. Tillandsia riverae Manzan. & W.Till
  543. Tillandsia rodrigueziana Mez
  544. Tillandsia roezlii Linden ex Ortgies
  545. Tillandsia rohdenardinii Strehl
  546. Tillandsia roland-gosselinii Mez
  547. Tillandsia romeroi L.B.Sm.
  548. Tillandsia rosacea L.Hrom. & W.Till
  549. Tillandsia rosarioae L.Hrom.
  550. Tillandsia roseiflora Ehlers & W.Weber
  551. Tillandsia roseoscapa Matuda
  552. Tillandsia roseospicata Matuda
  553. Tillandsia rothii Rauh
  554. Tillandsia rotundata (L.B.Sm.) C.S.Gardner
  555. Tillandsia rubella Baker
  556. Tillandsia rubia Ehlers & L.Colgan
  557. Tillandsia rubrispica Ehlers & Koide
  558. Tillandsia rubroviolacea Rauh
  559. Tillandsia rudolfii E.Gross
  560. Tillandsia rusbyi Baker
  561. Tillandsia sagasteguii L.B.Sm.
  562. Tillandsia salmonea Ehlers
  563. Tillandsia samaipatensis W.Till
  564. Tillandsia sangii Ehlers
  565. Tillandsia santiagoensis H.Hrom. & L.Hrom.
  566. Tillandsia santieusebii Morillo & Oliva-Esteve
  567. Tillandsia santosiae Ehlers
  568. Tillandsia sceptriformis Mez & Sodiro
  569. Tillandsia schatzlii Rauh
  570. Tillandsia schiedeana Steud.
  571. Tillandsia schimperiana Wittm.
  572. Tillandsia schreiteri Lillo & A.Cast.
  573. Tillandsia schultzei Harms
  574. Tillandsia schusteri Rauh
  575. Tillandsia secunda Kunth
  576. Tillandsia seideliana E.Pereira
  577. Tillandsia seleriana Mez Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Seleriana
  578. Tillandsia selleana Harms
  579. Tillandsia sessemocinoi López-Ferr., Espejo & P.Blanco
  580. Tillandsia setacea Sw.
  581. Tillandsia setiformis Ehlers
  582. Tillandsia sierrahalensis Espejo & López-Ferr.
  583. Tillandsia sierrajuarezensis Matuda
  584. Tillandsia sigmoidea L.B.Sm.
  585. Tillandsia simulata Small
  586. Tillandsia socialis L.B.Sm.
  587. Tillandsia sodiroi Mez
  588. Tillandsia somnians L.B.Sm.
  589. Tillandsia spathacea Mez & Sodiro
  590. Tillandsia sphaerocephala Baker
  591. Tillandsia spiraliflora Rauh
  592. Tillandsia spiralipetala Gouda
  593. Tillandsia sprengeliana Klotzsch ex Mez
  594. Tillandsia standleyi L.B.Sm.
  595. Tillandsia steiropoda L.B.Sm.
  596. Tillandsia stellifera L.Hrom.
  597. Tillandsia stenoura Harms
  598. Tillandsia stipitata L.B.Sm.
  599. Tillandsia stoltenii Ehlers & E.Gross
  600. Tillandsia straminea Kunth
  601. Tillandsia streptocarpa Baker
  602. Tillandsia streptophylla Scheidw. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Streptophylla
  603. Tillandsia stricta Sol. ex Ker Gawl. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Stricta
  604. Tillandsia strobeliae (Rauh) J.R.Grant
  605. Tillandsia subconcolor L.B.Sm.
  606. Tillandsia subinflata L.B.Sm.
  607. Tillandsia subteres H.Luther
  608. Tillandsia subulifera Mez
  609. Tillandsia sucrei E.Pereira
  610. Tillandsia sueae Ehlers
  611. Tillandsia suescana L.B.Sm.
  612. Tillandsia suesilliae W.Till, López-Ferr. & Espejo
  613. Tillandsia superba Mez & Sodiro
  614. Tillandsia superinsignis Matuda
  615. Tillandsia supermexicana Matuda
  616. Tillandsia tafiensis (L.B.Sm.) Gouda
  617. Tillandsia takizawae Ehlers & H.Luther
  618. Tillandsia taxcoensis Ehlers
  619. Tillandsia tecolometl Granados, Flores-Cruz & Salazar
  620. Tillandsia tecpanensis Ehlers & Lautner
  621. Tillandsia tectorum É.Morren Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Tectorum
  622. Tillandsia tehuacana I.Ramírez & Carnevali
  623. Tillandsia teloloapanensis Ehlers & Lautner
  624. Tillandsia tenebra L.Hrom. & W.Till
  625. Tillandsia tenuifolia L.
  626. Tillandsia tequendamae André
  627. Tillandsia teres L.B.Sm.
  628. Tillandsia thiekenii Ehlers
  629. Tillandsia thyrsigera É.Morren ex Baker
  630. Tillandsia tillandsioides (L.B.Sm.) J.R.Grant
  631. Tillandsia tillii Ehlers
  632. Tillandsia tomekii L.Hrom.
  633. Tillandsia tonalaensis Ehlers
  634. Tillandsia toropiensis Rauh
  635. Tillandsia tortilis Baker
  636. Tillandsia tovarensis Mez
  637. Tillandsia tragophoba M.O.Dillon
  638. Tillandsia trauneri L.Hrom.
  639. Tillandsia trelawniensis Proctor
  640. Tillandsia tricholepis Baker
  641. Tillandsia tricolor Schltdl. & Cham.
  642. Tillandsia trigalensis Ehlers
  643. Tillandsia truxillana L.B.Sm.
  644. Tillandsia turneri Baker
  645. Tillandsia turquinensis K.Willinger & Michálek
  646. Tillandsia ulrici Ehlers
  647. Tillandsia ultima L.B.Sm.
  648. Tillandsia uruguayensis Rossado
  649. Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Usneoides – Spanish Moss
  650. Tillandsia utriculata L. Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Utriculata
  651. Tillandsia × vandenbergii Ehlers & Hase
  652. Tillandsia variabilis Schltdl.
  653. Tillandsia velutina Ehlers Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Velutina
  654. Tillandsia ventanaensis Ehlers & Koide
  655. Tillandsia verapazana Ehlers
  656. Tillandsia vernicosa Baker
  657. Tillandsia vicentina Standl.
  658. Tillandsia violacea Baker
  659. Tillandsia violaceiflora L.Hrom.
  660. Tillandsia violascens Mez
  661. Tillandsia virescens Ruiz & Pav.
  662. Tillandsia vriesioides Matuda
  663. Tillandsia walter-richteri W.Weber
  664. Tillandsia walter-tillii J.R.Grant
  665. Tillandsia walteri Mez
  666. Tillandsia weberi L.Hrom. & P.Schneid.
  667. Tillandsia welzii Ehlers
  668. Tillandsia werdermannii Harms
  669. Tillandsia werner-rauhiana Koide & Takiz.
  670. Tillandsia werneriana J.R.Grant
  671. Tillandsia × wilinskii Gouda
  672. Tillandsia winkleri Strehl
  673. Tillandsia witeckii Büneker, R.Pontes & K.Soares
  674. Tillandsia wuelfinghoffii Ehlers
  675. Tillandsia wurdackii L.B.Sm.
  676. Tillandsia xerographica Rohweder Plant FAQs: Tillandsia Xerographica
  677. Tillandsia xiphioides Ker Gawl.
  678. Tillandsia yanacensis L.Hrom. & H.Hrom.
  679. Tillandsia yerba-santae Ehlers
  680. Tillandsia yuncharaensis W.Till
  681. Tillandsia yunckeri L.B.Sm.
  682. Tillandsia yutaninoensis Ehlers & Lautner
  683. Tillandsia zacapanensis Véliz & Feldhoff
  684. Tillandsia zacualpanensis Ehlers & Wülfingh.
  685. Tillandsia zaragozaensis Ehlers
  686. Tillandsia zaratensis W.Weber
  687. Tillandsia zarumensis Gilmartin
  688. Tillandsia zecheri W.Till
  689. Tillandsia zizkae W.Till & Barfuss
  690. Tillandsia zoquensis Ehlers

Are air plants toxic to cats?

Air plants are a fascinating addition to my home, but I always keep them out of reach from my curious cat. While air plants themselves aren’t toxic, my experience tells me cats can be pretty mischievous. Better to avoid the risk! I’ve seen my cat take a playful nibble on just about everything, and those spiky air plant leaves could be a choking hazard or, at the very least, irritate her digestive system. It’s a relief knowing a bite won’t poison her, but a little caution definitely goes a long way.

How long to soak air plants?

Soaking my air plants feels like a little self-care ritual for both me and them! I find that a good 30-minute soak once a week keeps them happy and hydrated. In the past, I’ve tried shorter soaks, but those didn’t seem to do the trick – the leaves still felt a bit dry and stiff afterward. This longer soak really plumps them up, and I like to think of it as their weekly spa day. Of course, I always make sure they dry completely afterward to avoid any rot.

Do air plants need light?

Absolutely! My air plants might be low-maintenance, but skipping out on light is a surefire way to end up with unhappy plants. I’ve learned this lesson the hard way – once I stuck them in a dim corner, and they quickly became pale and droopy. Now, I make sure they get plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. They hang near a window that gets beautiful morning light, filtered by a sheer curtain. They’ve been thriving there, with a healthy green color and even the occasional bloom!

How long do air plants live?

It’s a bit bittersweet to think about, but air plants don’t live forever. I’ve had a few for a couple of years, and while their lifespan varies, I expect they might be around for another couple before they reach the end of their natural cycle. The exciting thing is that they usually produce “pups,” little baby air plants that sprout from the base. It’s always heartwarming to discover these little surprises! In a way, even though the original plant might not last forever, there’s always a little piece of it that continues on.

Where can i buy air plants?

Finding air plants has been a bit of an adventure for me! I’ve bought a few at local nurseries and garden centers – sometimes they have a wider selection, but other times there’s only a small display tucked away in a corner. Lately, I’ve had great luck with online shops specializing in air plants. It’s so fun to browse the unique varieties from the comfort of my couch. Plus, some even offer cool DIY air plant holders and kits. My last order even came with a little bag of fertilizer, which was a thoughtful touch!

Are orchids air plants?

I used to think orchids were a type of air plant since they sometimes seem to magically hang in mid-air with wild, exposed roots. While both orchids and air plants are fascinating because of their unique ways of growing, they’re not the same. Orchids might cling to trees and branches, but they still draw some nutrients from the material they’re attached to. Air plants, on the other hand, get everything they need from the air and a little help from me with regular watering and fertilizing.

Do air plants need to be attached to something?

Not necessarily! Air plants are surprisingly versatile, which is part of what makes them so fun. In the past, I’ve glued mine to pieces of driftwood or nestled them into seashells for a beachy vibe. However, lately, I’ve simply been placing them in decorative bowls or hanging them in little glass terrariums. They don’t seem to mind being “unattached,” and honestly, it makes them easier to care for since I can easily submerge them in water for their weekly soaks.

How to hang air plants?

Hanging air plants instantly adds a touch of whimsy to any space! I have a few different methods that I like depending on the plant and the vibe I’m going for. Sometimes, I simply cradle a smaller air plant in natural macrame hangers for a bohemian look. For a more modern feel, I love using sleek copper wire – I gently wrap it around the base of the air plant, leaving a loop at the top for hanging. Another fun option is to suspend air plants inside clear glass globes, creating mini floating worlds—these are perfect for adding a touch of greenery to a window.

How to revive an air plant?

Sometimes, even with the best care, my air plants get a little crispy and look like they could use a boost. My favorite way to revive them is to give them a luxurious overnight soak. I fill a large bowl with room temperature water and completely submerge the air plant. It’s amazing how much they plump up again! Afterward, I make sure to gently shake off any excess water and let them air dry completely before putting them back in their spot. It’s like a little spa day, and they always emerge looking refreshed and revitalized.

Why is my air plant turning brown?

Oh no, brown spots on an air plant aren’t the best! There are a couple of things it could be based on my experience. It might be getting a little too much sun. Remember, those spiky leaves can sunburn easily! If the brown spots are mainly on the tips, it could also be a sign it needs a bit more water. I usually try a soak for a longer time than usual, maybe closer to an hour, and see if that plumps up those thirsty leaves. If the brown spots are squishy or mushy though, that might mean it’s overwatered. In that case, I hold off on watering for a bit and make sure it dries out completely before giving it another soak.

Are air plants succulents?

It’s funny, I used to assume air plants must be a type of succulent because they seem so low-maintenance and hardy. However, while both air plants and succulents have adapted to survive in drier conditions, they’re actually quite different. Succulents store water in their fleshy leaves, whereas air plants are special because they absorb moisture and nutrients through tiny scales on their leaves. I find it fascinating how plants develop such unique ways to thrive!

How fast do air plants grow?

Let’s just say air plants aren’t known for their speedy growth! They definitely take a more leisurely approach to life. I’ve found that even with the best care, it takes months to see noticeable changes and a few years for them to really reach their full size. However, I’ve come to appreciate their slow and steady pace. It’s a nice reminder to enjoy the process and not rush things. Plus, their blooms are always a delightful surprise–a worthy reward for my patience!

How to take care of air plant tillandsia?

Caring for my Tillandsia air plants has become a relaxing part of my routine. First and foremost, I give them a good soak about once a week, ensuring they get fully submerged in room-temperature water. Finding a bright spot with indirect light is crucial – they enjoy the sunshine but get a bit cranky with direct rays. Between soaks, a light misting helps keep them happy, especially during drier weather. The best part? They’re pretty forgiving if I forget to water them on time – a testament to their resilient nature!

Are air plants toxic to dogs?

Thankfully, air plants are considered non-toxic to dogs. This was a big relief to me as my dog is pretty curious and loves investigating new things around the house. However, I still try to keep my air plants out of his reach. Those pointy leaves could potentially irritate his mouth or become a choking hazard if he decided to take a playful nibble. It’s always better to be safe than sorry!

Do air plants bloom?

Yes, air plants absolutely bloom – and their blooms are often spectacular! They come in a dazzling array of colors, from vibrant pinks and purples to delicate whites and yellows. Sometimes the blooms emerge from a colorful spike, while others have tiny, intricate flowers nestled amongst their leaves. Sadly, air plants only bloom once in their lifecycle, but I find the blooms make the wait even more special. It’s like a grand celebration of the air plant’s life!

How to fertilize air plants?

Fertilizing my air plants always feels like giving them a little energy boost! I prefer a liquid fertilizer specifically formulated for bromeliads or air plants since they’re designed for the type of nutrients these plants crave. During the warmer growing season, I like to add a very diluted amount of fertilizer to their soaking water about once a month. It seems to make a difference — I’ve noticed healthier growth and even more vibrant blooms! Just remember, less is more when it comes to fertilizer for air plants – too much can actually burn their delicate leaves.

Do air plants have roots?

Yes, air plants do have roots, though they work a bit differently than the roots of other plants. Instead of getting nutrients from the soil, air plant roots primarily serve as anchors to cling onto trees, rocks, or other surfaces. Sometimes, I can see a few thin roots peeking out from the base of my air plants. While they’re not vital for the plants’ survival indoors, I still find it fascinating to see how they’ve adapted to living without soil.

Are air potato plants edible?

It’s important to be cautious with air potatoes! There are a few key things to know:

  • Some varieties are edible: Certain types of air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) are edible and have been used as a food source in various parts of the world.
  • Toxic lookalikes:There are other Dioscorea species that are poisonous, and it can be tricky to tell them apart.
  • Proper preparation is key: Even edible air potatoes typically require careful preparation (e.g., roasting, boiling, leaching) to remove bitter compounds and potential toxins.

Bottom line: Unless you’re absolutely certain of the variety and know how to prepare it safely, it’s best to avoid eating air potatoes.

Do air plants like humidity?

Yes, absolutely! Air plants thrive in humid environments. It reminds them of their native tropical and subtropical habitats. My air plants seem to perk up the most after a good misting, especially on dry, hot days. I sometimes even place them in the bathroom after a shower to give them a boost of humidity. They seem to love it! While they can tolerate some dryness, they’ll really show their appreciation for a more humid environment with healthier leaves and even surprise blooms.

Are air plants bromeliads?

Yes, air plants are a type of bromeliad! Bromeliads are a whole family of amazing plants with a lot of diversity, and air plants (those from the genus Tillandsia) are a fascinating member of that family. Just like their bromeliad relatives, air plants have special adaptations for absorbing moisture and nutrients from the air. It’s pretty cool to think of them as the free-spirited adventurers of the bromeliad world!

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