Tillandsia novakii

Description

This interesting air plant specimen boasts a wide array of highlights: wide, ribbon-like leaves, a twisting, elongated central stalk, and maroon foliage that holds its color year-round in bright light. They almost look alien. I have a couple specimens of this plant in my personal collection that are well over a foot wide and around two feet long!

Available sizes:

• Small- 6”-8”

Tillandsias, commonly known as air plants, are bromeliads, members of the pineapple family, and are native to the Americas, from the southern US through Central America and into the northern half of South America. They are relatively easy-care houseplants requiring no pot or soil to thrive. They do, however, need relatively regular watering and moderate light. There are three main ways to water air plants: thoroughly mist them once per day, dunk them completely underwater about every other day, or soak them for an hour once per week. Turn the plants upside down after watering to let excess water drain from their crowns. Remaining constantly wet will cause them to rot. They prefer temperature ranges of 50 to 90 degrees F. In my greenhouse, however, they’ve often experienced overnight lows in the low 40s and have had no significant cold damage.