Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant

Light Needs

Bright Indirect Light to Medium Light

Mature Height

6 - 11 Inches

Mature Spread

6 - 11 Inches

Feature

Pet Safe

Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant has greenish-purple foliage, with pale purple flowers.This air plant is both beautiful and very easy to care for. It prefers humid conditions with indirect or filtered light. It is a quick growing plant that comes from Mexico and Central America. 

Best Location For Growing Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant

This hardy air plant does not rely on soil or roots to grow. The root system only serves a function of anchoring the plant. This makes them an excellent choice for areas where soil is scarce or unavailable. This beautiful air plant will add interest to any room or patio.

Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant Sunlight requirements

This air plant prefers indirect or filtered light. Too much direct sunlight will scorch the leaves of Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant. With the proper light, this air plant will present pale purple blooms and then multiply soon after.   

Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant Care

As an air plant, it absorbs moisture and nutrients through its leaves. It attaches easily to most any substrate and produces pups from the primary system within a few months. Paleacea X Tectorum requires a temperature range from 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit. It is easily propagated by separating the new growth from the mother plant with a gardening knife. 

Watering Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant

This plant should be misted once or twice per week and submerged for 10-15 minutes per week. Be sure to drain excess water from the air plant by placing it upside down on a towel or gently shaking it. 

Fertilizing Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant

Air Plants do well with a very diluted all-purpose fertilizer as a foliar spray or added into its water bath. Doing this once per month during the spring and summer will be beneficial for the Paleacea X Tectorum Air Plant’s growth.

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