Tillandsia grandis /Bromelaid

Tillandsia grandis  / Tillandsia grandis
A tall flowering specimen in a conservatory at the Zurich, Switzerland Botanical Garden
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A tall flowering specimen in a conservatory at the Zurich, Switzerland Botanical Garden

Floral stalk

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Scientific Name: Tillandsia grandis
Common Name: Bromelaid
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 8, 9, 10 Determine Your Zone
Height: 2- 5 feet
Spread: 1-2 feet
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
Flower color: Green
Light Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Rate of Growth: Slow
Water Requirement: Low
Maintenance Level: Low
Comments: This bromelaid produces green foliage and very tall floral spikes. Members of this group do not require a typical potting soil, but obtain their nutrients from the aid and water. Soak plants once a week.