- Unique Appearance
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- No Soil Required
- Mature Height 4-8 Inches
- Pet Safe
Baileyi air plant, also known as the reflexed air plant, giant ball moss, or Bailey’s ball moss is native to Texas and Mexico. Its foliage is thin and pointed with a silver-green color. The tips of the wiry, twisted leaves can turn red with sun exposure and at flowering. At flowering, a blue flower appears from a pink floral bract. This species known botanically as Tillandsia baileyi has a clumping habit; in the wild it grows in large colonies.
Best Locations For Growing Baileyi Air Plant
The Baileyi air plant is not toxic to pets or humans, so it is an excellent option to add a spark of interest to any room with bright indirect light. Avoid placing the plant in cool or drafty areas like near vents or windows.
Baileyi Air Plant Sunlight Requirements
Position this air plant in bright indirect light or dappled shade. A windowsill with east or west sun exposure is a good option, or a few feet from a south-facing window would work.
Baileyi Air Plant Care
The Baileyi air plant is an epiphyte, requiring no soil because the leaves absorb water and nutrients; the roots are simply for anchoring the plant. Rather than planting it, you can set it among other plants, decorate with it, or keep it in a terrarium. The most important care aspect of the Baileyi air plant is frequent watering or keeping a high level of humidity around the plant.
Watering Baileyi Air Plant
This air plant grows best with frequent misting several times per week. Alternatively, dip the air plant briefly in water and then promptly shake off any excess water. If the plant dries out too much, submerge the plant for an hour to revive it. Avoid using softened water. In general, Baileyi air plants will require more supplemental moisture in hot, dry weather or when an air conditioner is running.
Feeding Baileyi Air Plant
Fertilize the Baileyi air plant once or twice monthly using a fertilizer labeled for orchids or air plants. If the plant is very dry, water it first and then dunk it in the fertilizer solution the following day.
Baileyi Air Plant Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Above Average - Water-loving. Mist 3-4 times a week or soak twice a week. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: High |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 4-8 inches |
| Mature Spread: 2-5 inches |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Silver-Green |
| Temperature: 50° - °F (10° - 35°C) |
| Humidity: |
| Common Name: Baileyi Air Plant |
| Other Name(s): Bailey's Ball Moss |
| Scientific Name: Tillandsia baileyi |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Air_Baileyi
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations