- Flowering Air Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 4-5 inches
- Pet Safe
Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant has greenish-purple foliage, with pale purple flowers.This air plant is both beautiful and very easy to care for. It prefers humid conditions with indirect or filtered light. It is a quick growing plant that comes from Mexico and Central America.
Best Location For Growing Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant
This hardy air plant does not rely on soil or roots to grow. The root system only serves a function of anchoring the plant. This makes them an excellent choice for areas where soil is scarce or unavailable. This beautiful air plant will add interest to any room or patio.
Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant Sunlight requirements
This air plant prefers indirect or filtered light. Too much direct sunlight will scorch the leaves of Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant. With the proper light, this air plant will present pale purple blooms and then multiply soon after.
Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant Care
As an air plant, it absorbs moisture and nutrients through its leaves. It attaches easily to most any substrate and produces pups from the primary system within a few months. Paleacea X Tectorum requires a temperature range from 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit. It is easily propagated by separating the new growth from the mother plant with a gardening knife.
Watering Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant
This plant should be misted once or twice per week and submerged for 10-15 minutes per week. Be sure to drain excess water from the air plant by placing it upside down on a towel or gently shaking it.
Fertilizing Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant
Air Plants do well with a very diluted all-purpose fertilizer as a foliar spray or added into its water bath. Doing this once per month during the spring and summer will be beneficial for the Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant’s growth.
Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium 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: Moderate |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Growth Rate: Fast |
| Mature Height: 4-5 inches |
| Mature Spread: 3-4 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Shade/Description: Dark Purple Flowers |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green |
| Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C) |
| Humidity: |
| Common Name: Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant |
| Other Name(s): Air Plant |
| Scientific Name: Tillandsia paleacea x tectorum |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Air_Paleaceax.Tectorum
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 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.
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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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