Tillandsia Usenoides Plants GrowTropicals

Spanish Moss

Tillandsia Usenoides

Name: Tillandsia Usenoides
Brand: GrowTropicals
SKU: TILLUSENOIDES
Price: 12.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Description

Tillandsia usneoides does not need soil, does not need a pot, and grows hanging from almost anything you give it. Commonly known as Spanish Moss, it forms long, trailing curtains of fine, silvery-green stems that drape naturally over branches, hooks, or display frames. It is an epiphytic air plant: it has no root system and absorbs all its moisture and nutrients directly through its leaves. Hang it from a curtain rail, loop it over driftwood, or drape it across a shelf. Few plants create atmosphere as effortlessly.

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How to care for Spanish Moss

Give me bright light out of the midday sun and mist me a few times a week, with the odd short soak.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.

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About Spanish Moss

Tillandsia Usenoides is a air plant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, a mist a few times a week or a short soak, drying fully in between, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 10°C.

Good for

Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

Bright, indirect light is best. Air plants do well near a window but avoid prolonged direct sun, which will dry them out. A dark corner will slowly starve them. Read moreShow less

Bright, indirect light is best. Air plants do well near a window but avoid prolonged direct sun, which will dry them out. A dark corner will slowly starve them.

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Watering

Mist a few times a week, or give it a short soak, then let it dry fully

Mist thoroughly two to three times a week, or soak the whole plant in room-temperature water for 15 to 20 minutes once a week. Shake off the excess afterwards and allow it to dry fully within a few hours. If the centre stays wet, it will rot. Air flow is essential so after watering, make sure the air plants are completely dry. Do not display them in enclosed containers without ventilation, and avoid placing them flat on surfaces where water can pool at the base. Read moreShow less

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Needs high humidity

Normal household humidity is fine. Air plants are more tolerant of dry air than most tropical houseplants. In very dry environments, such as rooms with central heating in winter, increase misting frequency to compensate. Read moreShow less

Temperature

Keep above 10°C · Happy at normal room temperature

10–27°C suits most species. Keep them away from cold draughts and radiators Read moreShow less

10–27°C suits most species. Keep them away from cold draughts and radiators

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Growth habit

Trailing →

Plant type

Air plant →

Origins

Native across a wide range from the southern United States through Central America to Argentina, Tillandsia usneoides grows draped over tree branches in warm, humid environments. Despite its common name, it is neither Spanish nor a moss; it is a bromeliad, closely related to pineapples.

Also known as

Tillandsia Usenoides

Genus

Tillandsia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?

Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.

How big will my plant be when it arrives?

Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.

What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?

There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.

Will my plant survive being shipped?

Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

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Everything about Tillandsia

Air plants are fascinating epiphytes that derive their nutrients from the air rather than soil. These rootless plants are native to Central and Southern America. They're incredibly versatile and can be displayed in a variety of creative ways, such as moun...

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Rated by real customers

Customers praised this air plant for arriving healthy and well-packaged. Many noted it was "larger than expected" and of "excellent quality." The plant thrives in bathrooms and is easy to care for. Some shoppers mentioned it was "smaller than expected," though most were delighted with the generous size and vibrant condition upon arrival.

Perfect addition to my plant window and the quality is excellent. Highly recommend.
Bigger and bushier than I was expecting so a lovely surprise.
Very healthy and larger than I was expecting.

5 stars: 39 (95%)
4 stars: 2 (5%)
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Great sized plant, fabulous communication from the team and package brilliantly, well done thank you Sam

Arrived promptly and was well packaged. Plants were very healthy and larger than I was expecting. Would buy more plants from you.

Great will buy again

Perfect

Great condition, good size plant, exactly as pictured

Good condition

First time growing Spanish moss was I was apprehensive. But it looks good and Im it’s doing well so far !

Excellent quality and size

Excellent quality and size of plant very healthy and no damage. Very good price.

Incredible plant

Beautiful specimen, far surpassed my expectations of a plant coming by post. So happy with it.

Massive! I actually gave half

Massive! I actually gave half of it away. A great addition to my terrarium!

Brilliant quality, sooo quirky and fun

Great plants

Grest

All plants came in lovely condition well packed absolutely no problems and very impressed witb the size i recived will defo be ordering again

Beautiful and large. Very healthy plant. Thank you

Arrived well packaged, exactly as described and a little hook for hanging. Perfect, thank you!

A+

Well packaged and plant was beautifully healthy

Great plant. Looks very unique.

Was smaller than expected , but hey it will
Grow

Fantastic

Arrived quickly. Really grand full plant. I’m delighted!

Fast and safe delivery, very healthy looking plant, well packed.

Well wrapped,,plants in perfect condition. Very pleased

Fantastic plant, great size and quality

Fantastic quality, lovely ,
Im buying more

Healthy plant

Lovely healthy plant

Brilliant

Plant came in great quality and brilliant condition
As my husband complained about me adding another specimen to my collection will definitely be collecting more from this company supper helpful and easy to use

Wonderful

Arrived in a very healthy condition and a nice size too. It’s thriving in my bathroom!

Good length and bushy plant

Good length and bushy plant very happy

Spanish moss excellent

A good sized bunch and very healthy

Tillandsia Usenoides

Never had this type of plant before. So following the care guide on the website closely. Looks fab in its location and already have ideas of grandeur when it grows covering the ceiling. Can’t wait to see how it grows.

Gorgeous specimen although quite small

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Tillandsia Usenoides

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Tillandsia Usenoides

Plant Size Guide

5–8cm

Mini

9–11cm

Small

12–14cm

Medium

15–18cm

Large

19+cm

Extra Large

How to care for Spanish Moss

What our customers say

About Spanish Moss

Good for

Care level

Light

Watering

Humidity

Temperature

Feeding

Growth habit

Plant type

Origins

Also known as

Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Tillandsia

Plants delivered the way they deserve

Packaged with Care

Perfect for Gifting

Sustainability at Heart

Rated by real customers

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