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A wood mount creates a good display for air plants. This one was made
using different forms of T.ionantha. Photo: In2Plants

A vertical wall of hanging T. Andean Jewel in flower. T. xiphioides complements them with
white flowers. Photo: In2Plants

Trichomes are hairs on the leaves of Tillandsia which trap moisture
against the leaf. Plants from hot, dry conditions have dense trichomes
that can make the plant appear silvery and fuzzy. Mesic plants have
green, smooth looking leaves. Many plants have pseudo-bulbs that
create beautiful shapes, such as T. caput medusae and T. streptophylla,
and some flowers are very fragrant.
Acknowledgement
Rare and Air and In2Plants are acknowledged for providing the information and
photos used in this article.

www.rareandair.co.za Vertical wall consisting of T. duratii complemented by T. ionantha balls in
www.in2plants.co.za full bloom. Photo: In2Plants

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