How much sunlight does my Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant need?

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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant like?

Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant?

Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant?

Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant go dormant?

It’s common for Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant native to?

Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant is native to the Americas .

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Q: How often should I water my Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant?

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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Tillandsia caerulea

Genus

Tillandsia

Family

Bromeliaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant

Water

How often to water your Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant

Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Raleigh, North Carolina

37% Low

Growing Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant in Raleigh right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

February 1st, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Raleigh is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 32.6% ☀️

February 2nd, 2023

Raleigh is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Raleigh is expected to increase by 32.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.7 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

February 2nd, 2023

This month, Raleigh is getting an average of 7.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant: 1ft from a window

Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Raleigh, North Carolina ⛅.

Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Tillandsia caerulea Air Plant

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 30th, 2023

The growing potential in Raleigh is low 📉.

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…