Tillandsia Gardneri is one of my favorite air plants. This gorgeous Tillandsia has prominent trichomes that give the plant soft, velvety leaves and a silver sheen. The leaves are long and triangular-shaped. Younger leaves point upward and the older leaves fold down around the base of the plant. When in...
Hoya Hearts, Hoya Heart Plant Wax Plant, Wax Flower, Porcelain Flower Hoya kerri also known as Hoya Heart Plant is an epiphytic plant native to Southeast Asia. Kerri has heart-shaped leaves that can be either variegated or solid green. The name Kerrii comes from the physician Arthur Francis George Kerr...
Hoya Carnosa Variegata ‘Tricolor’, Hoya Krimson Queen Wax Plant, Wax Flower, Porcelain Flower Hoya Carnosa Variegata also known as Tricolor and Krimson Queen, is an epiphytic plant native to Thailand, The Philippines, and Malaysia. Carnosa has oval-shaped leaves of white, cream, pink and green. New leaves emerge white and pink,...
Pellaea Rotundifolia Button Ferns are gorgeous ferns originating from New Zealand. These unusual houseplants get their name from the round shape of their leaves. The dark green leaves grow from a brown stem and have a velvety texture with a slight sheen. The foliage of button ferns is so perfect...
When we say “Fuzzy Air Plant”, it means the Tillandsia in reference has prominent Trichomes. Trichomes are the little white hairs that all Air Plants have, and their primary function is absorbing water and nutrients, like roots do for potted plants. The term “Trichome” is derived from the Greek “Trikhoma” which means to cover with hair. Generally speaking, the more prominent the Trichomes are on an Air Plant, the easier it is to water, and the more drought tolerant it is. By nature, these “fuzzy” Tillandsia are some of the easier ones to care for! There are exceptions, of course, but I made a list of some of my favorite fuzzy plants.
The Tillandsia Xerographica, also known as the King of air plants, earns its nickname because it can grow really big and live for a long time, sometimes over 20 years! People love this plant because it’s easy to take care of, looks beautiful, and comes in various stunning styles. Florists...
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