{"product_id":"tillandsia-harrisii-xl","title":"Tillandsia harrisii XL - Silver air plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTillandsia harrisii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a spectacular epiphytic bromeliad, commonly known as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eair plant (Air Plant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its large rosette and long, arching leaves covered in a dense layer of silvery trichomes. These trichomes give it a velvety, gray-white appearance and help the plant absorb water and nutrients directly from its surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant stands out for its generous size and sculptural silhouette, making it suitable for open terrariums, decorative mounts, wood, bark, or simply displayed as a standalone plant. It does not need to be planted in a growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTillandsia harrisii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bromeliaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Air plant \/ Air Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e epiphytic bromeliad\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e large rosette with arching leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long, narrow, flexible, densely covered with trichomes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gray-green to silvery-white\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used mainly to anchor the plant, not to absorb water from the growing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mature specimens may produce an erect, colorful inflorescence with violet flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e interior decor, open terrariums, wooden or bark mounts, Tillandsia collections\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate gentle morning or evening sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hydrate by spraying generously or by periodically submerging in water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter watering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the plant should be left to dry completely in a well-ventilated space\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very important; water should not remain between the leaves for long\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e does not require a growing medium and should not be planted in soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appreciates moderate humidity paired with good air circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e optional; use a very diluted fertilizer suitable for bromeliads or epiphytic plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not frost-hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo hydrate the plant, it can be submerged in water periodically for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then gently shaken and positioned so that the water can drain completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Secret Garden growing medium recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTillandsia harrisii does not require a growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is an epiphytic plant that can be placed on wood, bark, decorative stands, or in open containers, without covering its base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXL specimen with strong visual impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilvery, velvety foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not require a pot or growing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esculptural, modern appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan be displayed in many types of decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauthentic epiphytic plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeasy to incorporate into bromeliad and air plant collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rosette shape, the degree of leaf curvature, and the intensity of the silvery hue may naturally vary from one specimen to another. Older leaves may have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry tips, small bends, or superficial marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which are normal for air plants and do not affect their viability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/blogs\/plant-care\/tillandsia-airplant\"\u003eRead the complete air plant care guide.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant diameter: approx. 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57737470869830,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/B364A9C4-846E-446D-8736-59DF83554124.jpg?v=1793280870","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-pt\/products\/tillandsia-harrisii-xl","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}