Easy Care
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
Above Average Watering Needs
No Soil Required
Mature Height 5 Inches
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.

Tenuifolia 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: 5 inches

Mature Spread: 2-4 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Blue, Pink

Flower Shade/Description: Pink and Blue

Fragrant:

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Brown, Green, Orange

Foliage Description: Bronze to Beige-Green

Temperature: 50° - 80°F (10° - 27°C)

Humidity: Handle Very Dry And Hot Conditions

Common Name: Tenuifolia Air Plant

Other Name(s): The Narrowleaf Airplant

Scientific Name: Tillandsia tenuifolia

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Air_Tenuifolia

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.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Tenuifolia Air Plant

Best Locations For Growing Tenuifolia Air Plant

Tenuifolia Air Plant Sunlight Requirements