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Spanish moss
Tillandsia usneoides
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
An epiphytic bromeliad that hangs from tree branches in long, silvery-gray strands, requiring high humidity and moisture from air and rainfall rather than soil. It produces small yellow-green flowers and is commonly used as a decorative accent in warm climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 6.9Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Function & Care
wildlife benefitfiber
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation