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citron-yellow air plant

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T. crocata is an evergreen, epiphytic perennial, to 20cm tall, with silvery grey-green linear leaves forming untidy clumps. In spring and summer, fragrant yellow flowers are held on short stems above the foliage

Scientific classification

Species: citron-yellow air plant (Tillandsia crocata)
Genus: Tillandsia
Family: Bromeliaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
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 citron-yellow air plant

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of citron-yellow air plant

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citron-yellow air plant care guide

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

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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 rain, additional light and humidity. See Air plants for more

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