Tillandsia streptophylla Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Tillandsia streptophylla is one of the most unique and eye-catching air plants, with its pastel green color and irregular shape. This flowering plant is safe for pets, making it a good choice as an indoor plant. It requires low maintenance, only once a week watering.
Common Name |
Shirley Temple The Queen of Air Plants
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tillandsia streptophylla
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Genus
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Tillandsia
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Family
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Bromeliaceae
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Order
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Poales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Tillandsia streptophylla Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Tillandsia streptophylla.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Tillandsia streptophylla needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Tillandsia streptophylla needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Tillandsia streptophylla Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Tillandsia streptophylla to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Tillandsia streptophylla to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Tillandsia streptophylla Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Tillandsia streptophylla. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Tillandsia streptophylla plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Tillandsia streptophylla Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Tillandsia streptophylla plant. |
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Maximum Height |
5 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
4 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Tillandsia streptophylla toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Tillandsia streptophylla Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Tillandsia streptophylla, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Tillandsia streptophylla Native Region |
Find out where the Tillandsia streptophylla plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
Central America
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