Tillandsia Xerographica (Silver Queen Air Plant)
Surname | Bromeliaceae |
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Leaf size | nhỏ-vừa |
Leaf color | xanh bạc |
Roots & Tubers | aerial roots |
Breeding | separate |
Tăng trưởng | trung bình |
Diseases & Pests | fungus, spider mites, aphids, root rot |
Tillandsia xerographica, also known as the “silver queen”, is a large species of Tillandsia with soft spiral leaves and a distinctive silver colour. The plant can reach up to 60 cm in diameter when mature. The flowers of this species grow from the centre, are red or purple, and can last for several months. Tillandsia xerographica is listed on Appendix II of CITES, indicating that the species is in danger of extinction.
Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.
How to grow and care for Tillandsia Xerographica
Light
Tillandsia likes bright, indirect light but not direct sunlight.
Temperature
Water
No need to water soil like other plants because Tillandsia does not have roots to absorb water.
Humidity
Tillandsia prefers an environment with humidity ranging from 50–70%.
pH
The plant is suitable for water with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Indoor Plant Care Guide
The most important and basic knowledge about growing plants indoors: