Tillandsia brachycaulos Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Tillandsia brachycaulos, commonly known as the music air plant, can have flowers. This plant is usually used as a houseplant or to display because it does not require much care. Give it about 4-6 hours of sunlight daily, and soak the plant every 10 days.
Common Name |
Mesic Air Plant
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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 brachycaulos
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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 brachycaulos Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Tillandsia brachycaulos.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Tillandsia brachycaulos needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Tillandsia brachycaulos needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Tillandsia brachycaulos Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Tillandsia brachycaulos 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 brachycaulos to thrive is between 60% and 90%. |
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Tillandsia brachycaulos Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Tillandsia brachycaulos. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Tillandsia brachycaulos plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Tillandsia brachycaulos Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Tillandsia brachycaulos plant. |
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Maximum Height |
5 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
5 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
Chili Red
Purple
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Tillandsia brachycaulos toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Tillandsia brachycaulos Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Tillandsia brachycaulos, 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 brachycaulos Native Region |
Find out where the Tillandsia brachycaulos plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Central America
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