Species Name: Tillandsia juncea

Common Name(s): Air Plant, Tilly

Defining Characteristics:

• Grass like with straight upright leaves
• Gray-green leaves with a brown base
• Tall, slender shape

Recommended Pot Size: Tillandsia are epiphytes and do not need to be potted.

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 50-90°

Humidity: Above 60%

Watering Frequency: Soak in dechlorinated water once a week for 20-30 minutes. Shake excess water off to avoid rotting. Leave on a towel to dry before returning it to its designated spot. Misting between watering is recommended in low humidity areas.  

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: As an epiphyte, this plant absorbs moisture and nutrients through its leaves, eliminating the need for soil.

Growth Rate: Slow

Height at Maturity: 8-12 inches

Origin: Central and South America, Mexico, and the West Indies

Regional Locality: Tropical forested areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: As long as these plants don't stay wet (especially at the base) and they have some airflow, they should do well in the terrariums notated above. They need to be able to dry between waterings.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with

dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance. 

Tillandsias are shipped bare root, without pots or soil.