Tillandsia usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides (Air Plant, Spanish Moss, Old Man’s Beard, Spanish Beard)Several years ago a friend brought us a handful of Tillandsia usneoides and said “You should grow this!” Well, we hung it in one of our Propagation Houses and watched it grow and grow and grow. We divided it up many times over the years and watched those new clusters grow and grow and grow. Well, the time has come for us to say to our friends and customers, “You should grow this!” The common name of “Spanish Moss”…

French designer Patrick Nadeau has created an installation for Italian brand Boffi, consisting of hanging domes covered in living plants. Called Rainforest, the installation comprises a series of Corian frames held together with cable ties. A type of hanging Spanish moss called Tillandsias usneoïdes, which doesn't need soil, is draped over these frames. The domes

Tillandsia usneoides is an air plant and forms long, lush lichens. It is also called Louisiana moss or Spanish moss and grows about 30 cm per year. Spanish moss is very decorative, does not require a pot and can be hung anywhere except over the radiator. The plant likes it warm, with a little more humidity. They feel most comfortable at the window without direct sun and the care requirements are minimal. Spray 2-3 times a week with rainwater or low-lime water. You will receive care…

Spanish moss is easy to care, grow and propagate. Tillandsia usneoides is an air plant, you can place it on trees or as a houseplant or in a terrarium.

Spanish moss sways in trees in the deep south, but what is this epiphyte, and how do you care for it? Our guide reveals all you need to know!