Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh) (Info)
Species: oerstediana
Synonym:Tillandsia deppeana var. costaricensis
Synonym:Tillandsia paniculata var. costaricensis
Synonym:Tillandsia rubra var. costaricensis
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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