Is Leatherleaf Airplant safe for pets?

Yes, Leatherleaf Airplant (Tillandsia Variabilis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Leatherleaf Airplant easy to care for?

Leatherleaf Airplant has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or filtered_light light.

Can Leatherleaf Airplant grow indoors?

Leatherleaf Airplant is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Leatherleaf Airplant (Tillandsia Variabilis) is a perennial epiphytic herb in the Bromeliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Tillandsia variabilis is an epiphytic bromeliad known for its highly variable appearance and soft, leathery leaves.

Last updated: February 2026

Leatherleaf Airplant

Tillandsia Variabilis

Tillandsia variabilis is an epiphytic bromeliad known for its highly variable appearance and soft, leathery leaves.

Quick Facts

Type

epiphytic herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, filtered_light

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

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Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:well-drained, airy, organic-rich

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen plant, air purification, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Leatherleaf Airplant

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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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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Taxonomy

Family:Bromeliaceae

Genus:Tillandsia