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Tillandsia Bromeliad Species, Air Plant, Roof Air Plant

Tillandsiatectorum

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Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh)
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Species
tectorum (tek-TOR-um)
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Synonym
Tillandsia rupicola
Tillandsia saxicola
Tillandsia tectorum f. gigantea
Tillandsia tectorum var. globosa
Tillandsia tectorum var. viridula
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

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