Tillandsia melanocrater is a tall, spiky air plant that would definitely be a wonderful addition to your collection. Like other Tillandsia plants, Tillandsia melanocrater is easy to care for and looks very distinctive, almost like a delicate yucca plant suspended in mid air.
See our article “How to Care for Air Plants” for more about general air plant maintenance.
Plant Care:
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Sun Partial shade |
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Water Low |
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Hardiness Zone 10a (-1.1°C) |
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Mature Size 10″ (25 cm) |