Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish moss)

Tillandsia usneoides is the most widely distributed member of the Bromeliaceae family, occurring throughout tropical and subtropical America.
Tillandsia usneoides are very useful as bioindicators for air quality. Since these plants obtain all their nutrients and water from the air, their tissues contain nearly the same levels of elements, including pollutants, as the atmosphere they grow in. Research has shown that T. usneoides is a particularly reliable indicator of metal pollutants in the air.

Tips: Tillandsia usneoides prefers moist habitats. It can survive well in dry habitats too. Spray with water at least twice weekly, Cover the entire plant or soak in the room temperature water for about 20 minutes weekly. Place Spanish moss in the bright light of an east- or west-facing window.

Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish moss)

Tillandsia usneoides is the most widely distributed member of the Bromeliaceae family, occurring throughout tropical and subtropical America.
Tillandsia usneoides are very useful as bioindicators for air quality. Since these plants obtain all their nutrients and water from the air, their tissues contain nearly the same levels of elements, including pollutants, as the atmosphere they grow in. Research has shown that T. usneoides is a particularly reliable indicator of metal pollutants in the air.

Tips: Tillandsia usneoides prefers moist habitats. It can survive well in dry habitats too. Spray with water at least twice weekly, Cover the entire plant or soak in the room temperature water for about 20 minutes weekly. Place Spanish moss in the bright light of an east- or west-facing window.