Brachycaulos

Brachycaulos Care

Tillandsia Brachycaulos

What is the plant

Tillandsia Brachycaulos is an air plant that is best suitable for warm and humid or warm and dry regions. Its found in lowland and semi-deciduous forests and shrublands. It is also found in humid areas like cloud forests as well as rocky slopes, cliffs, and fields that are 2000 meters above sea level. It is a medium-sized air plant that grows to a height of 25-30 cm with many green leaves. The color of the leaves changes to red with the right amount of light. The leaves form a rosette by growing outwards, in a circular shape. The bracts of the plant are like the leaves and they are a reddish-orange color.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

17°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

max 10b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Soak your Tillandsia Brachycaulos twice a week in a bowl of water for 10 minutes each time
Pruning
The broad, light-colored leaves won’t tolerate intense sunlight and will react by crisping up on the tips. The damage is cosmetic, but it is difficult to prune it off without affecting the whole aesthetic of the plant.
Fertilizer
You should fertilize your Tillandsia Brachycaulos once a month. We recommend medium doses of fertilizer once or twice a month in summer and once a month in winters.

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Sunlight
Brachycaulos leaves can be green to a light blush depending on maturity and light conditions.
Soil
Tillandsia brachycaulos is a type of air plant in the bromeliad family. They can't be potted in soil, so they're perfect low-maintenance plants for.
Temperature
Brachycaulos is actually a hardy variety of air plants. Thus, it can withstand temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Celsius).