roof air plant

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T. tectorum is an evergreen, epiphytic perennial, to 30cm tall, with narrow, linear grey-silver leaves, up to 25cm long, covered with fuzzy white hairs. Small, tubular purple-violet flowers emerge from pinkish-purple bracts in spring and summer

Scientific classification

Species: roof air plant (Tillandsia tectorum)
Genus: Tillandsia
Family: Bromeliaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of roof air plant

Distribution map

Ecuador and Peru

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of roof air plant

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roof air plant care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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

Growing

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 light, rain and humidity. See Air plants for more

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