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Tillandsia oaxacana
Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low
Water every
2 days
Hardiness
Zone 11–13
Observations
3
Description
Source: leafsnapTillandsia oaxacana is a species in the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to Mexico.
Care Guide
💧 Water Every 2 days
Water 2 to 4 times a week with a mister. If your environment is dry, mist daily. Water until the plant is saturated. Reduce watering in the winter.
Suggested frequency: Every 2 days
☀️ Light
🌡️ Temperature
It shouldn't come as a surprise that this tropical species appreciates warm conditions. Ideal minimum temperatures for encouraging blooms are around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. They aren't fans of dry conditions either. If there isn't enough humidity, the foliage can develop brown tips.
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
Feeding isn't always necessary for healthy plants. Many enthusiasts, however, will feed their plant once in the spring and once in the summer. There are foliar fertilizer sprays developed especially for Tillandsia species.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Perennial, succulent
- Hardiness Zone
- 11-13
- Native Area
- South America