Carnations of the Air (Tillandsia aeranthos) in the Air Plants Database

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves:	Evergreen Other: Green leaves, fairly wide at the base
Flower Color:	Purple Other: Pink bracts
Flower Time:	Spring
Propagation: Other methods:	Offsets
Containers:	Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Epiphytic

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Posted by ceci (La Plata, ARGENTINA) on Mar 10, 2013 5:20 PM concerning plant:

This tillandsia grew by itself on a tree in my garden. It is very common in my country. You can see it in the streets of the city growing on the trees. I love its bloom!

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Air Plants Carnations of the Air (Tillandsia aeranthos)