Pincone Air Plant
Tillandsia strobilacea
An epiphyte featuring a rosette of narrow, tapering, silvery-green leaves that curve outward, attached to a woody twig or stem.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily, avoiding harsh, direct midday sun.
- Water
- Submerge in water for 20-30 minutes once a week, then shake off excess moisture and dry upside down. Mist occasionally between waterings in dry climates.
- Growth
- Perennial epiphyte forming a tight rosette, typically reaching 3 to 6 inches in height and spread with slow to moderate growth.
Care instructions
Provide bright, filtered light and submerge the rosette in water weekly, allowing it to dry completely in a well-ventilated area. No soil is required.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily, avoiding harsh, direct midday sun.
Watering
Submerge in water for 20-30 minutes once a week, then shake off excess moisture and dry upside down. Mist occasionally between waterings in dry climates.
Soil
None required; grown as an epiphyte mounted on wood, bark, or wire.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 9 to 11 when grown outdoors, sensitive to freezing temperatures.
Growth habit
Perennial epiphyte forming a tight rosette, typically reaching 3 to 6 inches in height and spread with slow to moderate growth.
Bloom season
Produces a colorful central inflorescence with bracts, often blooming in spring or summer.
Propagation
Propagated by separating offsets, known as pups, from the base of the parent plant once they reach a third of the mother's size.
Common pests & issues
Prone to rot if water gets trapped in the center for too long without adequate air circulation. Brown tips usually indicate low humidity.
Similar species
Other Tillandsia species like Tillandsia ionantha, distinguished by leaf structure, size, and the shape of the flowering bracts.