Tillandsia baileyi – planta de aer exotica, cu frunzis argintiu si forma eleganta

Tillandsia baileyi is a spectacular species of air plant, native to Mexico and the southern USA, valued for its thin, silvery-gray leaves and delicate pink and violet flowering. It is an easy-to-maintain epiphytic plant, perfect for modern decorations or air plant collections.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Genus: Tillandsia

• Family: Bromeliaceae

• Origin: Mexico, Texas

• Foliage: long, thin, silvery gray, slightly twisted towards the tip; turns pink during flowering

• Flowers: tubular, violet, emerging from a pale pink inflorescence

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: strong indirect or filtered light; avoid direct exposure to strong sunlight

• Watering: mist 2–3 times a week or soak in water for 15–20 minutes once a week; allow to dry completely after watering

• Temperature: 18–28°C; protect it from cold (minimum 12°C)

• Humidity: moderate to high (ideally above 50%)

💚 Advantages and uses:

• No soil needed – ideal for hanging decorations, glass globes, driftwood, or ceramic stands

• Tropical, elegant, and minimalist appearance

• A resilient and easy-to-care-for plant, perfect for bright interiors

⚠️ Note: Leaves may show small dryness or imperfections caused by transport, temperature variations, or adaptation to a new environment. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant's viability.