Tillandsie Anita

The houseplant Tillandsia 'Anita' is a bromeliad. Bromeliads, or Tillandsias, originally come from South America, where they live in the branches of trees. Tillandsia 'Anita' is very easy to care for and requires little water.

Location: An ideal spot is a bright to partially shaded location with morning, evening, and winter sun. Tillandsia cyanea can also tolerate light shade, but it is more challenging to get it to bloom in such conditions compared to a bright spot. Although the Tillandsia grows wild on trees, its roots do not need to hang in the air. It can be planted in potting soil. Cactus soil, clay granules, fine pine bark, or mixtures of these are also suitable.

Temperature: Room temperature is tolerated year-round, while in winter it should be between 15 and 20 °C. For short periods, Tillandsia cyanea can also manage with lower temperatures.

Watering: The substrate should be allowed to dry out well between waterings. If it occasionally dries out, that is not a problem. However, Tillandsia cyanea should not be treated like a desert plant.