Tillandsia pruinosa

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Tillandsia pruinosa - GROW TROPICALS

Tillandsia pruinosa

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Tillandsia pruinosa, commonly known as the Fuzzywuzzy air plant, is a distinctive epiphytic species appreciated for its unique appearance and adaptability to indoor environments. Its slender, contorted leaves are covered with fine, silvery trichomes, giving the plant a frosted, velvety texture. These trichomes aid in moisture absorption and protect the plant from intense sunlight. When in bloom, T. pruinosa produces tubular purple flowers on a short pink inflorescence, adding a splash of colour to its silvery foliage.

This species is native to a wide range of regions, including northern South America, Central America, southern Mexico, the West Indies, and Florida. It typically grows epiphytically in shady, humid hammocks at altitudes ranging from sea level to over 1,000 metres. Its natural habitat's warm and humid conditions make it well-suited for indoor cultivation in the UK when provided with appropriate care.

Native to:
Northern South America, Central America, southern Mexico, the West Indies, and Florida.

Water:
Mist the leaves 3–4 times per week, ensuring the plant dries within a few hours to prevent rot. Alternatively, soak the plant in water for 5–10 minutes once a week, then shake off excess water and allow it to dry completely. Use rainwater or distilled water to avoid mineral build-up.

Light:
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause leaf burn. Artificial grow lights can supplement natural light if necessary.

Humidity:
Thrives in humidity levels of 60–80%. Regular misting or the use of a humidifier can help maintain these levels. Its compact size and humidity preference make it ideal for terrarium cultivation.

Temperature:
Performs best in temperatures between 15–27°C. Protect from temperatures below 10°C and avoid placing near cold drafts.

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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.

Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.

We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.

We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.

That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for.

Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.

All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting so they are in active growth when arriving with you.

The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.

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