Juncea Air Plant

Name: Juncea Air Plant
Brand: Lively Root
SKU: pl_air_juncea
Price: 9.6 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Tillandsia juncea

$9.60 $12.00

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Pet Safe:Yes

The air plant (Tillandsia Juncea) reminds us of a mini clump of grass by the seashore on a breeze-free day in July. His greenish-silver leaves stand straight up and have a clean, modern look. Display this one where you can enjoy the vertical lines with his own little thorn to perch himself! When he flowers, he puts out shades of dark purple to lilac tubular petals up to 1.5 inches long. Eventually, he will grow up to 20 inches tall and 8 inches across while making baby tillies along the way.

About Juncea Air Plant

If you're feeling a little scared, this one looks like he could sympathize, so stand beside him for a little extra emphasis! jk. Tillandsia juncea has no curl in his leaves and reminds us of a tuft of pine needles or a stiff clump of grass standing at attention. Hang him right side up or upside down; he won't care since he's very versatile and much like an acrobat! Each week, he'll enjoy bright, indirect light and a dunk in the water to keep his leaves fresh and green.

Some care required.

Safe for pets.

Central and South America, Mexico, southern United States

Air plants are a variety of Epiphytes, indicating they don't need soil to grow. They support themselves with their roots on a tree or other plant but aren't considered a parasite. The plant's nutritional uptake is from the humidity in the air.

Great For People Who…

Great for people with pets
Great for people who like to hang their plants
Great for people who love to share plants with their friends
Great for people who like fun projects

Great For Spaces That…

Great for spaces with high humidity environment or climate
Great for spaces with bright indirect light
Great for spaces that have need lush decor
Great for spaces with tabletops and desks

Tillandsia juncea Care Guide

LightHigh

Bright, indirect light is best.
WaterMedium

To water, fill a bowl with tepid water (unsoftened and filtered of chemicals) for 30 minutes to 1 hour, once a week. Afterward, remove from the bowl and turn upside down to let completely drain on a towel. If the tilly is in bloom, avoid getting the flower wet by propping them out of the water.
HumidityHigh

Keep these tilly's close to a humidifier and mist often to keep humidity high.
Temperature 60 to 90

Keep in normal indoor temperatures or mild outdoor temperatures. Bring inside when temperatures dip below 60°F.
Hardiness Zones10

This plant likes warmer temperatures in bright, indirect light. Bring in when temperatures dip below 60°F.
FertilizingMonthly

When watering, add 1/4th the recommended dosage of fertilizer to the bowl when soaking. Foliar sprays that are specifically for bromeliads and Tillandsia can be applied. Fertilize monthly from early Spring until October.
Re-pottingRarely

Tillandsia are air plants and grow amongst other plants. Add them to adorn a windowsill or companions with orchids, bromeliads or other plants that enjoy lots of humidity.
CleaningAs needed

Trim off any dead or damaged leaves on this plant.
PropagationCuttings

Small tilly pups will originate at the base of an air plant after a bloom cycle. Allow them to grow to at least half the size of the mother plant before removing. In the wild, these plants and pups stay connected as a clump. Removing pups isn't a necessity.