Tillandsia bergeri
Common Name: Air Plant
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Tillandsia
Species: T. bergeri
Leaf Color: Green to silver
Flower Color: Blue and white
Height: 8-10″
Width: 12-14″
Lifespan: Several years
Watering: Mist two or three times per week
Propagation: Seeds and pups
Natural Habitat: Brazil
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Tillandsia bergeri Care
This common air plant variety is easy to grow and makes a great addition to any indoor space. Tillandsia bergeri can be mounted on driftwood, hung from a macrame hanger, or set on a shelf or windowsill. Here are some tips for caring for Tillandsia bergeri:
Watering
This low-maintenance air plant variety prefers to be misted two or three times per week. If you live in a particularly dry climate, you may need to increase the frequency of watering.
Lighting
Tillandsia bergeri thrives in bright, indirect light.
Temperature
Native to Brazil, Tillandsia bergeri is used to warm weather and can tolerate temperatures up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fertilizing
Fertilize Tillandsia bergeri once a week using a Tillandsia fertilizer.
Flowering
This air plant variety produces blue and white flowers. After the flowers bloom, pups (offsets) will form at the base of the plant.
Tillandsia bergeri Habitat
Tillandsia bergeri is native to Brazil, where it grows on rocks and trees in humid rainforests.
Tillandsia bergeri Lifespan
With proper care, Tillandsia bergeri can live for several years.
Propagating Tillandsia bergeri
Tillandsia bergeri can be propagated from seed or pups. Pup propagation allows you to quickly grow many Tillandsia bergeri plants from a single mother plant.
Tillandsia bergeri Toxicity
This air plant variety is non-toxic and safe for humans, pets, and wildlife.