rush-like air plant

How to Grow and Care for rush-like air plant

rush-like air plant · Tillandsia juncea

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

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Planting and Growing rush-like air plant

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

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

How to Water rush-like air plant?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for rush-like air plant?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for rush-like air plant?

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What Soil Is Best for rush-like air plant?

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What Are the Moisture Requirements for rush-like air plant?

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How to Fertilize rush-like air plant?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune rush-like air plant?

Remove individual rosettes that have died after flowering

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How to Propagate rush-like air plant?

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

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How to Transplant rush-like air plant?

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How to Plant rush-like air plant?

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

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How to Repot rush-like air plant?

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How to Harvest rush-like air plant?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs

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The Toxicity of rush-like air plant

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Attributes of rush-like air plant

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginSouthern USA, to Southern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Tillandsia juncea
Genus
Tillandsia
Family
Bromeliaceae
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