Caring for Tillandsia

Location: Tillandsias need a bright location with high humidity, and they should be protected from direct midday sun. They are not suitable for the garden.

Watering: It’s best to submerge the Tillandsias in rainwater every two weeks and then let them dry again, or spray them with water several times a week. If rainwater is not available, either let tap water sit in a bowl overnight or mix it with distilled water; this prevents limescale buildup on the Tillandsias. You can tell if Tillandsias are thirsty by the fact that the leaves curl up when they become too dry. When watering, always make sure that no water remains in the leaves.

Substrate: Tillandsias should not be placed in moist soil; mineral substrate, sand, or even no substrate is more suitable.

Propagation: Tillandsias can be propagated through pollination and seed formation. Since they are not self-pollinating, pollen from another plant of the same species must be transferred using a fine brush. The formation of pups is the second propagation method for tillandsias. Tillandsias often form pups, i.e., new plants, on the stem of the mother plant; this is necessary because the mother plant dies after flowering.

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More information about the individual varieties can be found in our shop under Tillandsias .

Note: All of our Tillandsias come from greenhouse cultivation and not from wild populations!

Note: Sizes and shapes may vary for plants, as each plant is unique. This is especially true in winter or when availability is low. The color also varies depending on the season.