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Tillandsia bergeri Care

Tillandsia bergeri

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What is the plant

Tillandsia Bergeri is an air plant from Brazil. It grows natively in parts of Buenos Aires on the steep rocky cliffs. It is known as one of the fastest clumping species of air plants, and grows all-year round.

Tillandsia bergeri is rightfully called the "Mad Pupper" of the Tillandsia world. Unlike most tillandsias, it offsets all year, thereby growing into an attractive clump faster than any other Tillandsia. It normally doesn't bloom every year but rather its effort goes into growing into a large specimen clump. It's ruffled flower petals is not common in this genus. Tillandsia Bergeri is well adapted to the dry, sunny conditions of Brazil. The leaves are covered in trichomes which give it the gray color. This allows it to absorb nutrients from the air, whilst reflecting excess sunlight. After watering, you will see that the leaves are green. That is an indication that the air plant is doing well. Tillandsia Bergeri is a great air plant and easy to care for.

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Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Tillandsia bergeri needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Just remove dead leaves and stems.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Use a fertilizer formulated specifically for your plant. Avoid over-fertilizing and follow the instruction on the label.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Full sun to partial shade.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Requires a well-drained, loose mixture of potting soil.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    The required temperature ranging from 10 to 32°C. Get it early enough in the fall if you grow it outside, so that it does not face night temperatures below 4 or 5°C, especially if it is wet. This species can withstand high temperatures and freezing for short periods if the plant is sufficiently large.

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  • Container

    Container

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    Pot should provide ample drainage and room for growth.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    1,308 people already have this plant 250 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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