Tillandsia (Air Plants)

plants · air-plants · bromeliad · tropical

No soil needed. Tillandsia plants are called air plants because they don't grow in dirt at all. Instead, they absorb water and nutrients directly through special cells on their silvery leaves.

Super absorbent leaves. The leaves of Tillandsia are covered with tiny structures called trichomes that work like mini sponges, soaking up water that falls on them from rain or mist in just seconds.

Found everywhere in tropics. These plants grow wild across tropical places from Mexico all the way down to Argentina, living in forests, mountains, and even deserts where they hang onto trees and rocks.

Easy to care for at home. Because they don't need soil or pots, Tillandsia are perfect for keeping in your room where you can display them on shelves or attach them to decorative pieces.

Colorful flowering plants. Tillandsia are evergreens that produce beautiful flowers in reds, pinks, purples, and blues, making them both practical and pretty to have around.