Spotlight on Tillandsia aeranthos

Tillandsia aeranthos is a bromeliad native to Argentina and Mexico which is notable for being both hardy and for forming clumps over time.

General information on Tillandsia aeranthos

This Tillandsia can be confused with Tillandsia bergeri or Tillandsia tenuifolia, but once you have taken the time to observe it growing, such mistakes become less common. From a botanical point of view, only a single species is recognised; there are no recognised varieties. However, some T. aeranthos plants differ in terms of their inflorescence, the colour of their flowers or even their size.

This Tillandsia is an epiphytic plant that can reach 30 centimetres in diameter at its peak and produces very airy flowers; each flower stalk may bear up to five flowers arranged in a spiral.

Caring for Tillandsia aeranthos

Although Tillandsia is hardy, it is important to ensure it has access to bright light without exposing it to direct sunlight. The usual watering methods for Tillandsia (rainwater, misting and other Tillandsia care tips) will work very well.

It thrives when grown upside down or attached to wood, a vine stump, a root or a log, and will appreciate it if you remove any leaves that are completely dry.