Tillandsia Mix Ribes nigrum 'Ben Tirran' As Spring hits

As Spring hits

It may require some protection in winter if it is planted in exposed sites

The plant is well-suited to shaded areas

They are extremely long-flowering and can be admired from June all the way to October

a fascinating holiday project to get children interested in nature

Tillandsia Mix Ribes nigrum 'Ben Tirran' As Spring hitsAir Plants, also known as Tillandsia, are some of the easiest plants to grow. While they are called "air plants" they still need water, nutrients, and light to survive. Air Plants are technically Epiphytes, meaning that they grow on another tree, host, or object. However, they do not steal nutrients from their host, only using it as a home to grow on. Air plants use tiny vessels located throughout their leaves called trichomes to capture nutrients and