Air plant (Tillandsia) xerographicaTillandsia sp.Bromeliad

Tender Perennial

What is Tender Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years.
Susceptible to damage or death at temperatures below 5C.

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Known as The King of Airplants!

Can grow up to 3 foot on maturity

Impressive silvery rosettes of spiralling leaves

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Height Up to 90cm (35in)
Spread Up to 90cm (35in)

Tender Perennial

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Description

Known as the King of Air Plants, Tillandsia xerographica is capable of reaching up to 3 foot in length at maturity, dwarfing other Tillandsia species. It forms a tight rosette of broad, silvery green leaves which taper at the ends, spiralling as they cascade into a writhing mass of octopus-like tentacles. In ideal conditions, you may also get an impressive flower spike up to 40cm tall, bearing striking red/purple flowers within yellow bracts. However, plants will only bloom once in their lifetime, at which stage they are succeeded by new pups produced at the base. Hygienic and air-purifying, this living ornament requires no soil, making it mess-free and easy to maintain. 

Air Plants, or Tillandsia, are rainforest plants which grow naturally on rocks and tree branches, gathering the moisture and nutrients they need from the air around them. These tropical plants need very little care to thrive – just plenty of light and humidity.

Height and spread: 15-90cm (6-35in).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

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1 x 18cm wide air plant (KF4484)

How to Grow
Tillandsia are epiphytic plants which do not require compost to grow. Position Air Plants in bright, filtered light with good air circulation, at a minimum temperature of 5C (41F).
More Info
Water frequently from spring to autumn by immersing the entire plant in rainwater or misting thoroughly. Allow the plant to completely drain and dry after each watering. Frequency of soaking can be reduced in winter. Feed monthly by adding a small amount of bromeliad fertiliser to misting water.
Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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