Tenuifolia Air Plant

Light Needs

Bright Indirect Light

Mature Height

6 - 11 Inches

Mature Spread

6 - 11 Inches

Feature

Pet Safe

The Tenuifolia air plant (Tillandsia tenuifolia)  is native to South America. It grows on trees and doesn’t need soil to survive. This plant gets all the nutrients and moisture it needs from the air. It has stiff, dense foliage and grows leaves sporadically from its thin base. These sturdy leaves will curve as they get longer. Under the right growing conditions, the tenuifolia air plant rewards you with a dark pink and violet bloom.  

Best Locations For Growing Tenuifolia Air Plant 

Tenuifolia plants look great when placed in terrariums or tree branch displays.Try hanging Tenuifolia from a window in a basket or in a glass globe. There are so many interesting ways to display this low-maintenance plant; the possibilities are endless. Since these plants love high humidity, consider displaying it in a bright bathroom. 

Tenuifolia Air Plant Sunlight Requirements

For the Tenuifolia air plant to thrive, provide it with plenty of bright indirect or filtered sunlight. Two or three feet away from a south-facing window, or close to an east- or west-facing window would be ideal. 

Tenuifolia Air Plant Care

The nice thing about air plants is you only have to worry about two things: light and moisture. Provide your tenuifolia with plenty of bright light. Air plants need a high humidity environment. Depending on your climate, you may need to mist your air plant frequently. 

Watering Tenuifolia Air Plant 

Approximately every two weeks, soak the plant in bottled or distilled water for a few hours. Afterward, make sure no water is left between the leaves by shaking off the excess. Dry upside down for best results. If the tips of your air plant turn brown, it likely is lacking humidity. In that case, you’ll want to increase the humidity that your plant is receiving by misting it or positioning it near a humidifier.

Feeding Tenuifolia Air Plant 

Fertilize Tenuifolia air plants every two to three weeks by adding a pinch of bromeliad and orchid fertilizer to a mister. Air plant fertilizer can also be found at garden stores and comes premixed in a mister.

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