THE PLANT SOCIETY Spanish Moss (Tillandsia Usneoides) Easy Care Plants

This strange ‘air plant’ occurs naturally from Argentina to the southern United States, including the Louisiana bayous. It is not a moss at all, but a member of the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae), which is often found hanging on the branches of trees. It looks similar to Usnea, an unrelated lichen which also grows on tree branches, and this is reflected in the species name ‘usneoides’.

*As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary slightly.

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Pot size guide (mm)

This is a general guide of the size we offer:

Size 1   70mm – 100mm pot

Size 2  110mm-130mm pot

Size 3  140mm – 180mm pot

Size 4  200mm pot

Size 5  250mm pot

Size 6  300mm pot

Size 7  350mm pot

Size 8  400mm pot

Skill level

Easy

Alternative names

Old man’s whiskers

Care

LIGHT
Prefers filtered light to bright light.

WATER
Keep moist as much as possible, so mist the plant whenever it is dry. Avoid misting if the plant is already damp, as too much moisture is not good for the plant either.

NUTRIENTS
Does not typically require fertilising.

IDEAL TEMPERATURE
Cool to warm.