Bulbosa Air Plant
4.8 out of 5 (11 experiences)
Also known as
Mini Brazil Ball
Taxonomy
Tillandsia bulbosa
Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Poales
How to care for Bulbosa Air Plant
How often to water your Bulbosa Air Plant
Bulbosa Air Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Bulbosa Air Plant in your home
Bulbosa Air Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bulbosa Air Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bulbosa Air Plant in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Bulbosa Air Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bulbosa Air Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I don’t understand the watering directions from Greg. My understanding is I just soak the plants once a month and spritz about once a week. Also Greg makes suggestions about repotting…a plant that does not require soil?
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So my I’ve never had this type of plant before and I don’t know what’s normal and what’s not. But it look like it’s dying but I’m not sure. Any tips? #BulbosaAirPlant
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Air plant watering in Greg Is there or will there be a way to specially mark a plant as an air plant? I just got 3 airplants and am finding it a challenge in Greg to keep track of their watering because they are slightly different than plants with soil. I was told to dunk and soak them once a month and otherwise spray them once a week. Is there a way to record those types of watering in Greg? How do others track these plants? Thank you!! Katy #AirPlant #gregteam #Watering
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Willow is looking a little worse for wear because sometimes, when we open the window in the kitchen & then close it, her tendrils get caught!😮 Maybe I should move her. #airplant #greggang EDIT: Is that a pup on the lower right side of the base of willow?!? The green sprig?! Bit of a closer pic in comments. Possible #newgrowth !
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Browning air plant Hello, Does anybody know why the bottom of my air plant looks brown? I feel like it has progressed and feels crunchy. Any suggestions on how to make it better? Or is it dead and cannot save it?
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By the look of her what should I do different ? The leaves are turning brown , I haven’t watered in about 3 days #SpreadingAirplant
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Moved Willow after a bath to a teeny glass globe. Same kitchen window! 😁 #airplant #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #greggang
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Anybody need a hand? 🫴😜 Or maybe something about it being a green thumb, but it's silver instead..? I dunno, but... Tolkien has found a new home in a silver hand on the wall! #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #greggang #airplant #blushingbrideairplant #plantaddict #planttherapy
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Just got the plant yesterday as a gift and it’s gorgeous. I don’t want to over water it. My app says I should water it every 6 days but from what I read it should be every 2 weeks. I have a grow light on it 9 hours a day. What should I do? #PinkQuillPlant
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Show ya self off Winston! Hairy lil thing! #planttherapy
Care Summary for Bulbosa Air Plant
Bulbosa Air Plant
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
So far so good. I am new to air plants, and I have 12 of them. I have mine placed in 3 to 6 hours of indirect light. They are a bit high maintenance in watering needs, in my opinion that is. So far they are living. I did purchase Tillandsia air plant fertilizer, so we will see how that works. They also like to be misted every so often with water.