Tillandsia xerographica Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Xerographic Air Plants (Tillandsia xerographica) are slow growers. This epiphytic plant can grow to over 3 feet and is known as the king of air plants due to its large size. The leaves of this plant are curved and silvery gray to light green. This plant is relatively easy to care for. Just soak the plant once every two weeks.
Common Name |
Xerographic Air Plant
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tillandsia xerographica
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Genus
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Tillandsia
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Family
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Bromeliaceae
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Order
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Poales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Tillandsia xerographica Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Tillandsia xerographica.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Tillandsia xerographica needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Tillandsia xerographica needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Tillandsia xerographica Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Tillandsia xerographica to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Tillandsia xerographica prefers High humidity levels, between 72% and 85%. |
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Tillandsia xerographica Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Tillandsia xerographica. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Tillandsia xerographica plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Tillandsia xerographica Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Tillandsia xerographica plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Celadon
Light Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Tillandsia xerographica toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Tillandsia xerographica Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Tillandsia xerographica, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Tillandsia xerographica Native Region |
Find out where the Tillandsia xerographica plant originated. |
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Country |
El Salvador
Honduras
Mexico
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