Northern needleleaf

Tillandsia balbisiana

Tillandsia

Bromeliaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 9–11

💨 Air-Purifying

🌱 Beginner Friendly

🏠 Indoor

Northern needleleaf is an epiphytic air plant that requires no soil, making it perfect for mounting on driftwood, placing in terrariums, or displaying in hanging glass globes indoors. Mist or soak it in water weekly, shaking off excess moisture, and provide bright indirect light for best growth and eventual flowering. It is extremely low-maintenance and a striking conversation piece in any home.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

8″ – 16″

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6″

Watering Schedule

Mist Or Soak Every 5-7 Days; More Frequently In Hot, Dry Conditions • Submerge Or Mist Thoroughly Then Allow To Dry Completely Within 4 Hours To Prevent Rot

Temperature

50° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 10″

Root Depth

Shallow

Foliage

Fine

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Bahamas

Belize

Cayman Is.

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

Florida

Guatemala

Haiti

Honduras

Jamaica

Mexico Gulf

Mexico Northeast

Mexico Northwest

Mexico Southeast

Mexico Southwest

Netherlands Antilles

Nicaragua

Attracts

🐝 Hummingbirds

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 5, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

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