Tillandsia Tectorum Air Plant
A popular air plant variety with a fuzzy snow like appearance thanks to a dense layer of trichomes which form on the surface. A great terrarium air plant.
Type: Air Plant | Size: It grows fast and can produce a clump of offsets in a relatively short amount of time., 10cm
How to grow and care for Tillandsia Tectorum:
What soil should I use for Tillandsia Tectorum plants?
No soil required as air plants absorb water through their leaves.
Ideal Lighting Conditions for Tillandsia Tectorum:
Bright direct light
Ideal Temperature Conditions for Tillandsia Tectorum:
Prefer warm sunny conditions.
Ideal Watering Conditions for Tillandsia Tectorum:
Mist the plant with lukewarm water once or twice every week.
Ideal Humidity Conditions for Tillandsia Tectorum:
60% to 72%
How much water? Mesic vs xeric
Tectorum is the fuzziest of the group, cloaked in dense white trichomes from high, dry Andean cliffs. Treat it as strongly xeric: bright light and frequent light misting rather than long soaks, and never leave water sitting in its woolly leaves.
Common issues: Drying out if not watered, not receiving enough sunlight, and overwatering or humidity that is too high.
Propagation: Propagate tillandsia tectorum with seed or pups.
Where to buy Tillandsia Tectorum:
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