Description
Bring natural texture to your space with Tillandsia usneoides—a graceful, trailing air plant that’s easy to care for. Tillandsia usneoides, commonly known as Spanish Moss, is an elegant air plant with long, trailing, grey-green strands that create a soft, cascading effect. It’s perfect for adding texture to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Full Botanical Name: Tillandsia usneoides
Common Names: Spanish Moss, Old Man’s Beard
Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to southeastern United States, Central and South America.
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows as an epiphyte in warm, humid climates, hanging from tree branches in filtered sunlight.
Care Information:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates full shade but grows best with indirect sunlight.
Ideal Room: Suitable for bathrooms or any room with high humidity.
Feeding: Fertilize with a bromeliad fertilizer diluted in water once a month during the growing season.
Humidity: Requires high humidity; mist regularly to maintain moisture.
Ideal Temperature: Thrives between 60°F and 80°F (16°C to 27°C).
Watering: Mist daily in dry conditions or soak weekly if the air is very dry.
Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic.
Soil Type: Grows without soil; simply hang or drape in a suitable environment.
Propagation: Propagates easily by division or by cutting strands and attaching them to new surfaces.
Eventual Height and Spread: Can grow several feet in length as it hangs or drapes.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Pests and Treatment: Occasionally prone to scale insects; treat by rinsing with water or using insecticidal soap.
Repotting: No repotting needed; hang in a new location if necessary.
Pruning: Trim to control length or remove discoloured strands.
Air Purification: Effective at absorbing airborne pollutants and improving air quality.
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