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Dec 3, 2018 10:33 PM CST
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Name: Sammie Smith
MI (Zone 6a)
I got this Xerographica recently and was wondering if it looks healthy? The roots are looking pretty yellow no change since I got it. I water once a week by soaking for a couple mins then fully drying before returning to it's place in a bright south facing window behind a sheer curtain. I just recently got some spray food for it in hopes of helping it grow. Any ideas? Thanks in advance 😊
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Dec 10, 2018 8:56 AM CST
Name: Anne
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Hi Sammie!

Your Tillandsia looks fine .. don't worry about the roots .. pretty much all they do is act as anchors for the plant to hold on to something. I don't see any cupping of the leaves which tells me it's getting plenty of moisture so keep doing what you're doing! These guys are slow growers so be patient and go easy on the plant food.
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Dec 10, 2018 4:54 PM CST
Name: Rick R.
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Yes, your Tillandsia xerographica looks good. It does grow slow, and I doubt you will even notice until you compare chronological photos. Be very careful with any fertilizer; I wouldn't go more than one twentieth of of a recommended amount for houseplants. Roots are inconsequential.
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