Tectorum Air Plant

Name: Tectorum Air Plant
Brand: Lively Root
SKU: pl_air_tecto
Price: 12.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Tillandsia

$12.00

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Tillandsia tectorum is a fuzzy-leaved plant growing in the high mountains in the Andes in Ecuador and seaside wastelands in Peru. These plants grow in or on rocks and collect their moisture from low-hanging clouds in high elevations. Their botanical name 'tectorum' means roof because they flourish on roofs in the Andes in Ecuador. Their many trichomes make them drought tolerant and easier to take in needed moisture and nutrients in the air. Instead of dunking in water, mist weekly or less in cooler climates. Add bright, indirect light and airflow, and they will thrive for you!

They will produce lovely reddish-purple bracts that make tiny pale lavender blossoms. Over time, they will grow pups and clump together or can be separated once the pups reach half the size of the mother plant.

About Tectorum Air Plant

Tillandsia genus is in the Bromeliad family of plants. Their famous cousin you eat for refreshment is the pineapple! Interestingly, they get their moisture needs and nutrients from the air!

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 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 tillies 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 Zones9|10|11|12

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.
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.