Plants in family bromeliaceae
Tillandsia 'Melanocrater Tricolor'
Tillandsia 'Melanocrater Tricolor' is a tall air plant native to Mexico, growing 5 to 7 inches in height. It blooms in pink-purple colors and requires minimal watering, thriving in bright indirect sunlight. This plant does not require soil and is propagated by seeds or offsets.
Guzmania lingulata
Guzmania lingulata is a tropical plant that thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. It features a scarlet flower with glossy green bracts that can last up to five months, requiring misting and wet soil for optimal growth.
Aechmea chantinii
Aechmea chantinii is a bromeliad with striking silver-dusted stripes on its leaves and a red bract that emerges as it matures. This plant can grow 2-3 feet across and 1-3 feet tall, with flowers that last 3 to 6 months. It thrives in medium to high light conditions and requires low water, making it suitable for indoor environments. Its unique appearance and long-lasting blooms make it a captivating addition to any plant collection.
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego'
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego' is a small air plant known for its fuzzy green leaves that turn red during bloom. It produces purple flowers and offsets after blooming, making it easy to propagate. This plant requires bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it suitable for indoor environments. Its vibrant color changes and low maintenance needs make it a popular choice for air plant enthusiasts.
Tillandsia 'Victoria Red Splender'
Tillandsia 'Victoria Red Splender' is a captivating air plant with blushing red leaves and purple flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light and generates offsets after blooming, making it a fascinating addition to indoor plant collections. This plant requires weekly dunking in filtered or rainwater and misting several times between waterings. It should be drained upside down to prevent rot, ensuring healthy growth. Its unique appearance and easy care make it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Vriesea 'Evita'
Vriesea 'Evita' is a bromeliad with a sword-shaped flower spike that blooms at 3-5 years old. Its bracts last several weeks, and pups form after blooming, making it a long-lasting addition to indoor plant collections.
Guzmania 'Pink'
Part of the bromeliad family, this plant has striking bracts in red, yellow, orange, or deep purple and thin, dark green leaves that collect rainwater for nourishment.
Tillandsia albida 'Minor'
Tillandsia albida 'Minor' is a unique air plant from Mexico, characterized by its rigid, silver-colored leaves that spiral around a stem. This slow-growing plant features a crimson-colored inflorescence and cream-colored flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light with good airflow and is winter dormant. The plant is frost-sensitive and prefers to be hung upside down, taking nutrients from the air.
Tillandsia aeranthos 'Giant Star'
Tillandsia aeranthos 'Giant Star' is a slow-growing air plant native to South America, featuring dense green foliage and pink and purple flowers. It grows between 9 and 12 inches and requires bright, shaded, or indirect sunlight with regular misting. This plant does not need soil and propagates through pups.
Dyckia 'Frazzle Dazzle'
Dyckia 'Frazzle Dazzle' is a mini-bromeliad from Brazil, known for its narrow purple-tinted leaves and small non-aggressive spines. It produces 15-inch tall spikes of bright yellow flowers and requires good drainage in winter, making it a unique addition to rock gardens.
Tillandsia 'Eric Knobloch'
Tillandsia 'Eric Knobloch' is an air plant with leaves that curl and ripen to pink and red, producing short florescent purple flowers. It requires weekly dunking and monthly soaking, thriving in high humidity and bright light conditions.
Guzmania 'Francesca'
Guzmania 'Francesca' is a tropical bromeliad with long, slender evergreen leaves and a single brilliant inflorescence that lasts 3 to 6 months. It typically flowers once, making it a unique addition to indoor plant collections.
Lemeltonia narthecioides
Lemeltonia narthecioides is a bromeliad native to the high-altitude regions of Ecuador and Peru. It features silvery-gray leaves with fine trichomes and attaches to rocky surfaces in its natural habitat. This plant requires bright, indirect light and occasional misting or soaking to thrive.
Cryptanthus bivittatus
Cryptanthus bivittatus is a small terrestrial plant reaching 6 to 8 inches in height. It prefers moderate or diffuse light and is commonly used in terrariums and novelty planters. The cultivar 'Pink Starlite' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Guzmania retusa
Guzmania retusa is a tropical plant native to regions including Guyana, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. This plant is part of the bromeliad family and is known for its striking foliage and vibrant bracts. It thrives in humid environments, making it a popular choice for indoor gardens and terrariums.
Tillandsia 'Ty Ehlersiana X Bulbosa'
Tillandsia 'Ty Ehlersiana X Bulbosa' is an air plant known for its greenish-grey shades with slight fuzz and purple tubular flowers. This plant requires well-drained conditions to avoid bulb rotting and thrives in high humidity and light. Its unique appearance and low maintenance needs make it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Tillandsia cacticola
Tillandsia cacticola is an epiphytic air plant from Peru, known for its delicate white flowers and small, hair-covered leaves. It grows up to 6 inches tall and thrives in bright, indirect light. This plant is frost intolerant and can be propagated through seeds or offsets, making it a unique addition to indoor plant collections.
Orthophytum vagans
Orthophytum vagans is a plant endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, known for its unique cultivars like 'Blaze' and 'Copper Penny'. This plant is a fascinating addition to any collection, offering a distinctive appearance and growth habit.
Tillandsia montana
This larger air plant has dense green, pointed foliage that forms a uniform bush and produces a bright pink flower when blooming.
Guzmania lingulata var. minor
Guzmania lingulata var. minor is a large-sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte known for its fragrant, cinnamon-scented flowers. This plant prefers bright light locations and is a popular choice for adding a tropical touch to indoor spaces. Its striking appearance and pleasant fragrance make it a favorite among those looking to cultivate exotic plants.