Bulbous Airplant - Tillandsia bulbosa

Waxy, green, curling leaves with a bulbous base. Produces reddish blooms. Native to Central and South America.

Habitat: Indoor houseplant

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Your new plants are so awesome! May I know what the base is where it is planted in? Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! The base that I used in the photos is a piece of Cholla wood. I don't keep all the air plants in these holders though. I have the plants all over in various containers, some hanging, etc. I only photographed a few so far. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    So does it matter at all where you put them in? I guess not? Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Not really...as long as there is decent air flow. I put them in tiny dishes, small pots, on/in wood, in tiny gourds, seashells, etc. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thank you, am going to check out these plants. Posted 5 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Yesss! They seem easy to take care of and only seem to require 1-2 soakings per week and some light. None have died so far! Posted 5 years ago

The Bulbous Airplant

''Tillandsia bulbosa'', the bulbous airplant, is a species in the genus ''Tillandsia''. It is widespread across Central America, the West Indies, southern Mexico , and northern and eastern South America.

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Similar species: Grasses, Bromeliads, Sedges

Species identified by Christine Young