Video: Water uptake in Tillandsia

Although water is scarce and cannot be drawn from the ground, this does not prevent certain plants from growing: the foliage of bromeliads of the genus Tillandsia is remarkable for its ability to absorb water, enabling them to make use of even the smallest drops, whether from rain or mist. We were keen to show you this phenomenon, and we’ve now done so with this short film. Take a very close look at how Tillandsia leaves absorb water!