• Photo of Tillandsia xerographica (Tillandsia xerographicas)

Plant Profile: Tillandsia xerographica

Taxonomy: Tillandsia xerographica

Names

Air Plant, Xerographic Air Plant

  • Photo of Tillandsia xerographica (Tillandsia xerographicas)

Phonetic Spelling:til-LAND-see-uh

Genus:Tillandsia

Species:xerographica

Family:Bromeliaceae

This exquisite epiphytic air plant features striking, mossy green leaves that elegantly curl at the tips. It thrives both indoors and outdoors in temperate climates. To care for it, mist the plant occasionally and provide a 15-minute soak in water once a month. Increase the frequency of watering during particularly dry weather. When kept as a houseplant, be mindful that heating and air conditioning can impact humidity levels, necessitating more regular misting and soaking. After misting or soaking, gently shake the plant to ensure that no water remains near the crown.

Tillandsia xerographica Feature Summary

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Tags

#houseplant
#silver leaves
#epiphytic
#interesting leaves
#container plants

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Tillandsia xerographica Feature Summary

Attributes
North and South America
Mexico, Guatemala
Leaves
Mossy green flocked leaves are wider at the base and narrow at the tips that then spiral.
Green
Gray/Silver
White
Prickly
Showy
Long-lasting
Whole Plant Traits
Houseplant
Epiphyte
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Flowers
Purple/Lavender
Red/Burgundy
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Container
Houseplants

Tillandsia xerographica Attributes

Tillandsia xerographica: Country Or Region Of Origin

North and South America

Tillandsia xerographica: Distribution

Mexico, Guatemala

Tillandsia xerographica Leaves

Tillandsia xerographica: Leaf Description

Mossy green flocked leaves are wider at the base and narrow at the tips that then spiral.

Tillandsia xerographica: Leaf Color

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Gray/Silver
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Green
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White

Tillandsia xerographica: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Tillandsia xerographica: Leaf Feel

Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy

Tillandsia xerographica: Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Tillandsia xerographica Whole Plant Traits

Tillandsia xerographica: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Tillandsia xerographica Cultural Conditions

Tillandsia xerographica: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Tillandsia xerographica Flowers

Tillandsia xerographica: Flower Color

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Purple/Lavender
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Red/Burgundy

Tillandsia xerographica: Flower Shape

Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel

Tillandsia xerographica Stem

Tillandsia xerographica: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Tillandsia xerographica Landscape

Tillandsia xerographica: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Tillandsia xerographica: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland