How to grow Tillandsia Xerographica

First thing's first—tillandsias (air plants) are epiphytes. They grow clinging onto three trunks, nowhere near the ground.

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Tillandsia xerographica is covered in trichomes, which help the plant absorb moisture.

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Water the plant once a week or so by soaking it in a bowl of water for about an hour.

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Clinging onto trees high up in the air, the xerographica is used to lots of air flow.

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Air plants need bright, indirect light and are used to having strong sun rays blocked out by tree branches.

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Check out the blog post for my recommended Tillandsia Xerographica supplies and even more care and propagation tips!

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How to grow Tillandsia Xerographica

How to grow Tillandsia Xerographica

3 Easy Tips!

3 Easy Tips!

First thing's first—tillandsias (air plants) are epiphytes. They grow clinging onto three trunks, nowhere near the ground.

First thing's first—tillandsias (air plants) are epiphytes. They grow clinging onto three trunks, nowhere near the ground.

The is key to understanding their care needs!

The is key to understanding their care needs!

Tillandsia xerographica is covered in trichomes, which help the plant absorb moisture.

Tillandsia xerographica is covered in trichomes, which help the plant absorb moisture.

So, to water it, the entire plant needs to be soaked in water...

So, to water it, the entire plant needs to be soaked in water...

Tip 1

Tip 1

Water the plant once a week or so by soaking it in a bowl of water for about an hour.

Water the plant once a week or so by soaking it in a bowl of water for about an hour.

Make sure all the leaves have a chance to be watered.

Make sure all the leaves have a chance to be watered.

Clinging onto trees high up in the air, the xerographica is used to lots of air flow.

Clinging onto trees high up in the air, the xerographica is used to lots of air flow.

After watering, the plant must be able to fully dry out, or else it will succumb to crown rot.

After watering, the plant must be able to fully dry out, or else it will succumb to crown rot.

Tip 2

Tip 2

Air plants need bright, indirect light and are used to having strong sun rays blocked out by tree branches.

Air plants need bright, indirect light and are used to having strong sun rays blocked out by tree branches.

Tip 3

Tip 3

Make sure your plant doesn't receive too much direct light, or it can damage the leaves.

Make sure your plant doesn't receive too much direct light, or it can damage the leaves.

Check out the blog post for my recommended Tillandsia Xerographica supplies and even more care and propagation tips!

Check out the blog post for my recommended Tillandsia Xerographica supplies and even more care and propagation tips!