All About Tillandsia Velutina Care
Tillandsia Velutina is one of a few varieties of air plants with year-round, natural color. Depending on the amount of light it gets, the color can be green, pink, red, or anywhere in between. Often they will take on a rainbow of colors.
Velutina is a larger growing air plant that has a small inflorescence with purple flowers. Velutinas have soft leaves and fairly prominent trichomes, giving them a lovely shimmer. When in bloom, they blush a bright coral pink.
All About Caring for Tillandsia Velutina
These are easy to care for and a great colorful air plant; however, they are not always blushing. Higher light helps to induce color but is not guaranteed. They show their best colors when blooming.
When the air plant is too dry, its leaves will start to fold inwards and the plant will deflate a little. However, it is normal for the lower, older leaves to fold at the base. Once it’s hydrated, the leaves will open and the plant will fill out. Read How to Water Air Plants to learn more.
Velutina is a prolific upper, especially when grown in humid environments.
It’s easy to care for and a great colorful air plant for beginners. Read on to learn more about caring for Velutina……
Water
Water Velutina by soaking for 30 minutes to 4 hours once per week.
If water gets caught in the base it will cause rot.
Always dry upside down.
Check out our guide on watering air plants.
Size
On average 8 inches tall or wide.
Some will grow larger, some smaller.
Light
Velutina needs bright indirect light to induce blushing.
It can survive with lower light but will not maintain color.
Often south and east-facing windows get the best light.
Soil
No soil.
Soil will kill most air plants.
Humidity
The ideal humidity is 50% or higher.
Fertilizer
Fertilize regularly during the growing season.
Use an air plant-specific fertilizer or dilute orchid fertilizer.
The ideal ratio for Tillandsia is 16-9-25
Propagation
Pups / Offsets
Seeds
Get your very own Tillandsia Velutina here.
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