- Largest Air Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- No Soil Required
- Mature Height 3 Feet
- Pet Safe
Tillandsia xerographica is a highly rewarding Air Plant to grow. Xerographica is the largest of the genus and slowly grows to 3 feet in diameter. The thick, silvery-gray leaves form a swirled rosette that is geometrically interesting. In Mexico, where Xerographica is native, these air plants can be seen hanging from the branches of large trees as part of the jungle understory.
Best Locations For Growing Xerographica Air Plant
Air Plants can live just about anywhere in the home that has good lighting and a little bit of humidity. They are natural shelf fillers for a bright bathroom or kitchen and do great as part of open terrarium arrangements.
Xerographica Air Plant Sunlight Requirements
Indirect bright light is the perfect exposure for xerographica. Lower light levels are tolerated, but growth may be slower than average. Air plants can be grown outdoors during the summer. All they need is a dappled shade position under cover and a regular watering from the hose once a week.
Xerographica Air Plant Care
Xerographica is a true epiphyte that needs no soil to grow. It pulls all of the nutrients and moisture from the air. Make sure to mist the plant regularly with distilled water to provide sufficient humidity. Xerographica is an Air Plant that blooms and dies soon after flowering. This only happens after the plant has reached its mature size after many years of growth.
Watering Xerographica Air Plant
Air Plants like to be misted regularly with water, but they also need to be soaked in a bath every so often. Every 10-14 days, place Xerographica in a sink full of room temperature water and let it soak for 10-15 minutes. If you have hard or softened water, use spring water or rainwater for the bath. Take the plant out and drain it upside down on a towel for up to 4 hours, so no water stays inside the leaves.
Feeding Xerographica Air Plant
Fertilizing will not make the plant grow faster, but it may help with blooming later as the plant matures. A liquid bromeliad fertilizer can be added to a soaking every 3-4 months. Use one-quarter the manufacturer's recommended amount.
Xerographica Air Plant Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light, 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: Low |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 3 feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 feet |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Purple, Red |
| Flower Shade/Description: Purple/Lavender, Red/Burgundy |
| Fragrant: Yes |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver, White |
| Foliage Description: Gray/Silver, Green, White |
| Temperature: 60° - 80°F (16° - 27°C) |
| Humidity: High |
| Common Name: Xerographica Air Plant |
| Other Name(s): Giant Tillandsia, Giant Air Plant |
| Scientific Name: Tillandsia xerographica |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Air_Xerographica
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 Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
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.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations