Ball-moss
Tillandsia recurvata
Ball-moss is a low-maintenance epiphytic bromeliad that absorbs all its water and nutrients directly from the air through its silvery scales, requiring no soil at all. Mist it a few times per week or give it a brief weekly soak, and place it in bright indirect light with good air circulation to keep it healthy. It makes a charming, quirky addition to terrariums, driftwood displays, or hanging arrangements indoors.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Mist Every 3-5 Days Or Soak Weekly • Lightly Mist Foliage Until Wet Or Submerge Briefly In Water For 10-15 Minutes; Allow To Dry Fully Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 23, 2018 by vini (cc-by-sa)
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