- Easy Care Air Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 12-18 inches
- Pet Safe
The Tillandsia Juncea is a must have for your air plant collection! The Juncea is an epiphyte, meaning it draws nutrients and moisture from the air, making it a popular easy-care plant. It features tall, slender silver-green leaves growing in a rosette form. It can grow a stunning purple flower with proper care.
Best Locations For Growing The Juncea Air Plant
The best locations for growing the Juncea air plant include East- or West-facing windows that allow bright, filtered light through. The Juncea enjoys moderate to high humidity making it ideal for bathroom or kitchen living decor.
Juncea Air Plant Sunlight Requirements
As a native to Central and South America, the Juncea air plant loves bright, indirect sunlight. Direct, intense light can cause the plant to develop burn marks, so avoid placing it directly in a South facing window.
Juncea Air Plant Care
This easy-care plant only requires a fair amount of bright light and water. Tillandsia plants like the Juncea are able to grow in the absence of fertilizer, so only use fertilizer sparingly. You should soak or mist the plant with distilled water.
Watering the Juncea Air Plant
To avoid tip browning, either soak or mist your Juncea air plant regularly. You can mist the plant 3 times per week, or soak once per week for a minimum of 30 minutes. The Juncea prefers distilled water over tap water, since distilled water simulates rain from its natural environment. Dry it upside down or shake gently to remove excess water.
Feeding the Juncea Air Plant
It is best to avoid overfeeding the Juncea by only using small doses of an all-purpose fertilizer once or twice a month to maintain healthy growth. Some growers opt for a spray fertilizer for orchids to use on their air plants once or twice a month.
Juncea 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: Spreading |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 12-18 inches |
| Mature Spread: 3-4 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Shade/Description: Purple |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Green, Silver |
| Temperature: 50° - 80°F (10° - 27°C) |
| Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
| Common Name: Juncea Air Plant |
| Other Name(s): Air Plant |
| Scientific Name: Tillandsia juncea |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Air_Juncea
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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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.
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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
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