Schiede's Air Plant (Tillandsia Schiedeana) is a perennial other (epiphytic air plant) in the Bromeliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and bright_indirect or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Tillandsia schiedeana is an epiphytic air plant native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, Venezuela, and Colombia. It is known for its silvery, involute-subulate leaves covered densely with trichomes.

Schiede's Air Plant

Schiede's Air Plant

Tillandsia Schiedeana

Tillandsia schiedeana is an epiphytic air plant native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, Venezuela, and Colombia. It is known for its silvery, involute-subulate leaves covered densely with trichomes.

Quick Facts

Type
other (epiphytic air plant)
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
bright_indirect, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

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Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:well-drained, bark, sphagnum moss, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen plant, decorative air plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Schiede's Air Plant

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Schiede's Air Plant
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Taxonomy

Family:Bromeliaceae
Genus:Tillandsia