Tillandsia usneoides

Spring-Winter · Indoors

Mist leaves/foliage frequently when air is dry

This plant absorbs water through its leaves, so mist the plant's leaves to give it a drink. Do this frequently in summer when the air is dry (every day when it's very hot), and less frequently in cooler months.

Spring-Winter · Indoors

Mist leaves/foliage until damp

Mist the leaves until they are properly damp all over.

Spring-Winter · Indoors

Airplant fertiliser

Feed this plant with specialist airplant fertliser.

Spring-Winter · Indoors

Spray occasionally

The plant absorbs the feed through its leaves. Spray the leaves with feed occasionally during spring-autumn until they are completely damp. Spray rarely in winter.

Indoor temperature · Planting

Any room, min 5C/41F

This plant will thrive in warm, average and cool rooms. The minimum advisable temperatures at night and in the colder months are 5C/41F.

Compost · Planting

Airplant (epiphyte) no compost

This airplant naturally grows on other things and does not need compost. You can stick it to objects with airplant fixative glue (a silicone-based plant-friendly glue), eg a stone, shell or piece of wood.

Indoor plant · Planting

Position in a sunny spot, close to window

Give this plant a position where there is as much light and sunlight as possible, within 2-3 metres of a sunny or bright window (one that is south, east, or west facing).