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ballmoss

ballmoss

Tillandsia recurvata

herbaceous part shade💧 low water Hardy: Zone 9aZone 11b

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Ball moss is a small, slow-growing epiphytic bromeliad that forms tight rounded clusters on tree branches and twigs. It thrives in humid conditions with good air circulation and requires minimal water, obtaining moisture from the air rather than soil.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–0.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Bromeliaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America

Native to: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
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M
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Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with