Bartram's airplant

Bartram's airplant

Tillandsia juncea

Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 510
🐾 Pet-Safe
💨 Air-Purifying
🌱 Beginner Friendly
🏠 Indoor

Bartram's airplant is a soil-free bromeliad that absorbs moisture and nutrients through its narrow, rush-like leaves — no pot or soil required. Place it in bright, indirect light and mist or soak it weekly, ensuring it dries fully afterward to prevent rot. It makes a striking display mounted on driftwood, in terrariums, or as a hanging accent in any bright indoor space.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days (Misting Or Soaking) • Mist Thoroughly Or Soak In Water For 20–30 Minutes, Then Allow To Dry Completely Before Replacing

Soil pH

6 – 7

Temperature

-20°85°F

Mature Spread

up to 24

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Belize
Bolivia
Brazil Northeast
Brazil Southeast
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico Central
Mexico Gulf
Mexico Northeast
Mexico Northwest
Mexico Southeast
Mexico Southwest

Attracts

🐝 Hummingbirds

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 29, 2022 by cristian gaviria londoño (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
1
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