How Long Do Tillandsia Blooms Last

If you have a flowering air plant, the bloom will often last 2-3 weeks! Unfortunately getting the flower wet will shorten the bloom length – so only submerge the flowering Air plant halfway during this period.

How long do air plants live after blooming?

Air plant blooms have a different lifespan – some lasting only few days to 2-4 weeks. However, some larger air plants’ blooms, such as t. xerographica, can last for much longer, for around a year. To make your air plant’s bloom last longer, make sure not to soak it or water it at all.

Should I remove the flower from my air plant?

After the pups grow to about 1/3 of the size of the mother plant, you can remove them or leave them to form a clump. Getting your air plants to bloom: Most healthy Tillandsia will bloom eventually, but they require proper care and plenty of light in order to do so.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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