Tillandsia erubescens
Description
Source: leafsnapTillandsia erubescens is a species of epiphytic plants of the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to Mexico, found over much of the country from Chihuahua to Oaxaca.Three varieties are recognized: Tillandsia erubescens var. arroyoensis W.Weber & Ehlers - northeastern Mexico Tillandsia erubescens var. erubescens - much of Mexico Tillandsia erubescens var. patentibracteata W.Weber & Ehlers - Sinaloa
🌳 The sky plant surprises many people not only as an attractive plant, but also as a benefit to urban biodiversity, serving as a refuge for small creatures seeking shelter. In addition, it plays a key role in environmental science by absorbing pollutants and helping scientists assess air quality in cities and industrial areas.
🎭 Liberty, inventiveness
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
The Sky plant thrives in environments with moderate sunlight — a combination of sun and shade — and should not be exposed to intense solar radiation all day. It originates from habitats where light distribution varies; excessive exposure can damage its health, while insufficient sunlight can impede its growth and development.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Sky plant, an air plant species, does best in temperatures from 68 to 100 ℉ (20 to 38 ℃) and can endure temperatures as low as 50 ℉ (10 ℃). In its native habitat it grows in tropical and subtropical zones where temperatures typically range from 75 to 85 ℉ (24 to 29 ℃). In summer, it is advisable to relocate the plant to a cooler spot or provide shade to avoid temperature extremes.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Tillandsia
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 6.1 m to 7.92 m
- Mature Spread
- 8 cm to 10 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Gray, Red, Silver
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Harvest Time
- All year round
- Native Area
- Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica