- 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
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