Tillandsia Oerstediana《空气凤梨》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Tillandsia oerstediana:

• Elegant, broad leaves in a soft rosette

• Produces tall, colorful flower bracts

• Can be mounted, potted, or used in terrarium-style displays

• Prefers cooler, more humid environments

• Unique among air plants for its lush, tropical appearance

🌿 Tillandsia oerstediana – Care Tips

Tillandsia oerstediana is a larger, terrestrial or epiphytic Tillandsia, known for its lush, upright green leaves and stunning yellow flowers that emerge from a prominent red or orange bract. Unlike many smaller air plants, this species is often grown in pots with soil and brings a bold tropical look to shaded gardens or indoor spaces.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, filtered light or partial shade

• Indoors: ideal near a north or east-facing window

• Avoid direct afternoon sun which may scorch the leaves

💧 Water

• Keep the central tank (rosette) filled with clean, non-chlorinated water

• Rinse and refresh water 1–2 times weekly to prevent stagnation

• Mist the leaves 2–3 times per week if grown in drier air

• If potted, water the soil lightly, ensuring good drainage

🌿 Humidity & Temperature

• Thrives in high humidity (60–80%)

• Ideal temperature: 18–28°C (65–82°F)

• Not frost-tolerant – protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C

🌱 Potting

• Use a well-draining orchid or bromeliad mix

• Can be mounted if humidity is sufficient, but most commonly grown in pots

• Provide good airflow around the plant

🍃 Fertilizer

• Apply a diluted bromeliad fertilizer monthly

• Mist onto leaves or add to the water in the central cup

🌸 After Bloom

• The bract lasts several months

• The mother plant will eventually produce pups (offsets) around the base

• Once pups are 1/3 the size, you may divide or allow to cluster

Tillandsia oerstediana brings a lush, grounded elegance to the world of air plants—perfect for those who love structured greenery with a tropical flair.