Tropicals
Tillandsia spp.
Assorted air plants
Soil-free plants with sculptural rosettes of green or silvery leaves. Our changing assortment comes in several sizes, making it easy to choose a small accent or a larger display. Colors, shapes and flowering vary by selection.
At a glance
- Water
- Thorough watering, followed by complete drying
- Life cycle
- Tender evergreen air plants
- Bloom
- Colorful blooms vary by species.
- Light
- Very bright indoor light; acclimate to outdoor sun
Sizes & prices
- Large$17.99
- Medium$9.99
- Small$5.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Leaves must dry after watering; trapped moisture can cause crown rot.
Pet safety
- Pets
- University of California Extension describes Tillandsia air plants as non-toxic to pets. Keep the plant and its display materials out of chewing reach.
If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Forms and colors vary with the assortment.
Growing & care
- Growing medium
- No potting soil; display on an airy mount.
- Watering
- Water thoroughly at least weekly; adjust to the species and room conditions. Shake out trapped water and let the plant dry before returning it to a holder.
- Glass displays
- Remove for watering; use an open, ventilated display, not a sealed wet container.
- Winter
- Keep indoors away from frost and cold drafts.
- Propagation
- Many selections produce small offsets called pups.
Sources & photo credits
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Image notes: Tillandsia oaxacana (representative air plant; assortment varies). Available sizes and selections vary. Uncropped.
Reviewed September 26, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.