Tillandsia Harrisii large
Tillandsia Harrisii large
Tillandsia Harrisii large
Tillandsia Harrisii large
Tillandsia Harrisii large
Tillandsia Harrisii large

*Air plant only, cholla pot sold separately

Tillandsia harrisii belongs to the Bromeliaceae family. A native of Guatemala, the saxicolous species is a fast-growing Tillandsia reaching a height of 6 to 8 inches. It is marked by thin pointed leaves, mostly silvery in color, forming rosettes. The leaves also have hair-like needled structures called trichomes on their surface that reflect light giving a silver-gray color to the foliage. This winter-dormant air plant gives birth to an inflorescence with purple funnel-shaped flowers surrounded by red bracts. The T. Harrisii grows well and fast in ​​direct sunlight to diffused light.

Growth Rate

Tillandsia harrisii air plant is fast-growing.

 

Flowering

The plant flowers at least after a year or two after maturity. It can bloom anytime with an inflorescence shooting up to 5 inches bearing purple-colored tubular Tillandsia harrisii flowers.


Watering and Feeding

A tip for Tillandsia harrisii care is that it should be misted or submerged in tap or rainwater at least thrice a week during the hot season. During the cold season, once a week is enough.

Soil

Aerial plants like T. Harrisii do not need soil for growth as they grow on tree barks, wood, etc. 

 

Hardiness

This unusual air plant grows well in hardiness zones 9b to 11b. It can tolerate minimum temperatures up to 40° F (4.4° C).


Light

It loves bright direct sunlight. However, during the noon hours, filtered light works the best. In case the light received is insufficient, you will find your Tillandsia harrisii black in color.


Propagation

Offsets or pups at the base are best to propagate Harrisii plants.


Tillandsia harrisii is more than a beautiful soft aerial plant adding an exotic look to your collection. It also is a good air purifier absorbing harmful elements from the air. 

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09/01/2023
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The Air� were beautiful!! I received them in 4 days, happy and healthy!! Great addition to my collection. The customer service is top notch!! It was my first time ordering from this company and I’m already a huge fan!! I can’t wait to see all the new plants they will be offering. I highly recommend doing business with them! ~Jason

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05/30/2022
Colin F.
United States United States

Beautiful and big

Great value. I’m very pleased.

Tillandsia Harrisii large

sku: 1852

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Regular price$ 7.99
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Please note: All Landscape Ready plants that are in a 6-inch pot or larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

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If you live in a cold climate and are expecting temperatures below 40 degrees within the next five days after placing your order, we highly recommend adding a heat pack to your order. If you do not order a heat pack, we do not send one with your order.

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is 6" and larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

We ship via USPS Priority Mail, and we calculate the shipping cost based on the weight and volume of your purchase. Care instructions are included in every package you order. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Depending on your location, we will ship the plants on a certain day to avoid transit time during weekends or holidays. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note on your order. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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*Air plant only, cholla pot sold separately

Tillandsia harrisii belongs to the Bromeliaceae family. A native of Guatemala, the saxicolous species is a fast-growing Tillandsia reaching a height of 6 to 8 inches. It is marked by thin pointed leaves, mostly silvery in color, forming rosettes. The leaves also have hair-like needled structures called trichomes on their surface that reflect light giving a silver-gray color to the foliage. This winter-dormant air plant gives birth to an inflorescence with purple funnel-shaped flowers surrounded by red bracts. The T. Harrisii grows well and fast in ​​direct sunlight to diffused light.

Growth Rate

Tillandsia harrisii air plant is fast-growing.

 

Flowering

The plant flowers at least after a year or two after maturity. It can bloom anytime with an inflorescence shooting up to 5 inches bearing purple-colored tubular Tillandsia harrisii flowers.


Watering and Feeding

A tip for Tillandsia harrisii care is that it should be misted or submerged in tap or rainwater at least thrice a week during the hot season. During the cold season, once a week is enough.

Soil

Aerial plants like T. Harrisii do not need soil for growth as they grow on tree barks, wood, etc. 

 

Hardiness

This unusual air plant grows well in hardiness zones 9b to 11b. It can tolerate minimum temperatures up to 40° F (4.4° C).


Light

It loves bright direct sunlight. However, during the noon hours, filtered light works the best. In case the light received is insufficient, you will find your Tillandsia harrisii black in color.


Propagation

Offsets or pups at the base are best to propagate Harrisii plants.


Tillandsia harrisii is more than a beautiful soft aerial plant adding an exotic look to your collection. It also is a good air purifier absorbing harmful elements from the air. 

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Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 3 Reviews
5 ★
100% 
3
4 ★
0% 
0
3 ★
0% 
0
2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
0
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Filter Reviews:
JL
09/01/2023
Jason L.
United States United States

Very happy!!

The Air� were beautiful!! I received them in 4 days, happy and healthy!! Great addition to my collection. The customer service is top notch!! It was my first time ordering from this company and I’m already a huge fan!! I can’t wait to see all the new plants they will be offering. I highly recommend doing business with them! ~Jason

JH
05/04/2023
jennifer h.
United States United States

Love

Great

CF
05/30/2022
Colin F.
United States United States

Beautiful and big

Great value. I’m very pleased.

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