Add To Your WishlistTillandsia Curly Slim

Add To Your WishlistTillandsia Curly Slim



  • Description

    Tillandsia 'Curly Slim' is an intriguing hybrid air plant, the thick, curly leaves tend to curl back on themselves into spirals, giving the plant a comical, curly-whirly appearance. 

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    Light: Air plants like high levels of light, indirect light is always best as the sun's rays are intensified when they pass through glass which can be harmful to plants. 

    Water: Rather that watering air plants, misting is advised. Preferably use rain water as it doesn't have chlorine like tap water does. Don't allow water to sit between the leaves and this can encourage rotting. A fine mist should be sprayed upwards and allowed to settle on the plant rather than spraying directly onto the plant. 

    Temperature: Room temperature is ideal, avoiding fluctuations that will arise from draughts and intermittent heat sources. 

    Humidity: Air plants like high humidity hence the need to mist them as this is how they absorb water rather than the traditional method of watering.  Good air flow is also required to enable the plant to dry, left too wet and rot will be encouraged. 

    Feed: Ideally a fertiliser solution that can be sprayed over the plants should be used. A specific fertiliser for tillandsias or dilute a standard indoor plant fertiliser solution at least four times with rain water before misting plant. Only feed during the warmer growing months, typically April to September. Evening feeding seems to yield better results.

    Care tips: This plant is classed as toxic to humans and animals. As this plant doesn't need a substrate there are many interesting ways it can be displayed, simply place it onto a rock or branch or use any suitable receptacle such as a small vase. 

    Height & Growth rate: Reaching a maximum height of 15 to 16 inches, air plants are not particularly fast growing. 

    Origin: Central and South America