Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant
Taxonomy
Tillandsia caerulea
Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Poales
How to care for Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant
Water
How often to water your Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant
every 12
Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Miami, Florida.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Miami, Florida
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Growing Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant in Miami right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium š
January 24th, 2022
Sunlight energy as measured by ānet radiationā in Miami is currently medium š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiningā¦
Sunlight will increase by 16.3% āļø
January 25th, 2022
Miami is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Miami is expected to increase by 16.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.5 megajoules of energy per m2 per dā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.5 hours š
January 24th, 2022
This month, Miami is getting an average of 7.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 4.4% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.9 total hours of dayligā¦
Finding light for Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant in your home
a window
Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Miami, Florida ā .
Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ā³
January 21st, 2022
The growing potential in Miami is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repot pā¦
FAQs
Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Fertilizer
Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant
Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Miami, Florida, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
