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bulbous air plant

Tillandsia bulbosa

Genus: Tillandsia
Family: Bromeliaceae

About this plant

T. bulbosa is an epiphytic, evergreen perennial, generally to around 15cm tall and wide, with relatively large bulbous bases up to 5cm across. The narrow green leaves are curled in at the edges producing straw-like twisted tubes. When in flower, the upper leaves take on scarlet tones whilst the tubular flowers on short red stems are a bright violet-purple colour

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

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Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plants need no compost; they are glued or wired to a support. Grow under glass in bright but diffused light with good ventilation. From spring to autumn immerse in rainwater twice a week (more in hot, dry conditions), drain well and allow to dry. Can stand outside in summer to benefit from rain, additional light and humidity. See Air plants for more

Pruning

Remove individual rosettes that have died after flowering

Propagation

Propagate from seed (see Air plants) or by separating offsets once they are at least a third the size of the parent

Pests

May be affected by aphids and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years