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Spanish moss

Tillandsia usneoides

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Tillandsia
Family: Bromeliaceae
Common Names: black moss, Florida moss, gray moss, hanging moss, long beard, long moss, New Orleans moss, southern moss, tree beard, vegetable hair, old man's beard [3]

About this plant

T. usneoides is a hanging, epiphytic perennial, with branching, rootless, wiry stems that can reach several metres long, clothed with cylindrical, silver-grey leaves. Scented, tubular, yellow-green or pale blue flowers are produced in late spring or autumn

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow epiphytically under glass in bright, indirect light with moderate to high humidity. From late spring to mid-autumn mist daily with rainwater and apply quarter-strength, low-nitrogen, liquid feed monthly. See bromeliad cultivation

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by detaching a length of stem

Pests

Usually pest free

Diseases

Usually disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Spreading

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years