- Pink and Purple Blooms
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 12 inches
- Pet Safe
The Tillandsia Tricolor, also called the Tricolor air plant, has foliage that will blush red and create beautiful flower spikes with adequate sunlight. It has sturdy, pointed leaves that grow in a rosette shape from a bulbous base. In nature this plant is found in warm, humid climates of Mexico and Central America.
Best Locations For Growing Tricolor Air Plant
The Tillandsia Tricolor will be happy growing in any window with bright light. It prefers high humidity and good air circulation. If your home is dry, consider misting the air plant daily. Alternatively, place it in a bright bathroom window for extra humidity from the shower.
Tricolor Air Plant Sunlight Requirements
In order to grow a healthy plant, provide it with plenty of bright sunlight. In nature, this plant receives bright, indirect light. Two or three feet away from a south-facing window, or near an east- or west-facing window is ideal.
Tricolor Air Plant Care
The Tricolor is an easy-to-medium care plant. It requires no soil, but can be picky about watering. Keep your air plant hydrated by misting it daily with distilled water.
Watering Tricolor Air Plant
The Tricolor air plant likes regular watering on a weekly basis. Fill a bowl with distilled water and submerge the plant for about 30 minutes. Shake off the excess water, and return it to its window.
Feeding Tricolor Air Plant
Feed this plant every two to three weeks with a diluted liquid fertilizer. Misting with an orchid spray fertilizer every two to three weeks is ideal.
Tricolor 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: High |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 12 inches |
| Mature Spread: 2-3 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Green, Red |
| Flower Shade/Description: Green or Red |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Bright Green |
| Temperature: 50° - 90°F (10° - 32°C) |
| Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
| Common Name: Tricolor Air Plant |
| Other Name(s): Sky Plant |
| Scientific Name: Tillandsia 'Tricolor' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Air_Tricolor
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 Know 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 Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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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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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.
