The multi-faceted tillandsia species mostly thrive as epiphytes that prefer a substrate-free attitude. Especially among the rainforest tillandsia there are terrestrial exotic species that are ideal for cultivation in flower pots. You can find out how to cast both variants correctly here.
The Tillandsia usneoides must be sprayed every day
Pour tillandsia according to species - this is how it works
Gray desert tillandsias fascinate us because they thrive without a substrate and are easily attached to wood, stone or the wall. In contrast, terrestrial rainforest tillandsia achieve their optimum in a loose substrate. How to water the exotic beauties species-appropriate:
- Spray soilless tillandsia several times a week with soft water
- Spray Tillandsia usneoides daily
- Alternatively, immerse in lime-free water once a week in summer
- Water and spray the tillandsia in the pot regularly
- Add liquid plant fertilizer to the watering and spraying water from March to September
In winter, the plants almost completely stop growing, so that the water requirement drops significantly at this time of year.