Tillandsia Capitata Red Air Plant – 10 to 12 Inches

Add a bold splash of tropical color to your collection with a Tillandsia Capitata Red Air Plant, measuring approximately 10–12 inches. This beautiful air plant is prized for its graceful, silvery-green foliage that can develop striking red, blush, and warm coral tones, especially as the plant approaches blooming.

With its sculptural form and vibrant coloration, Tillandsia Capitata Red makes an eye-catching addition to shelves, hanging displays, terrariums, driftwood arrangements, and decorative air plant holders. Like other Tillandsias, it grows without soil, making it an easy and versatile plant for creative indoor displays.

🌿 Product Features

• 1 live Tillandsia Capitata Red air plant
• Approximately 10–12 inches
• Beautiful silvery-green foliage with red and coral tones
• Coloration can become more pronounced around blooming
• Soil-free and easy to display
• Excellent choice for air plant collectors
• Great for hanging displays, terrariums, and decorative holders
• Unique tropical accent for homes and offices
• Each plant will naturally vary in size, shape, and coloration

☀️ Light Requirements

Tillandsia Capitata Red prefers bright, indirect or filtered light. Place it near a bright window where it receives plenty of natural light without prolonged exposure to harsh afternoon sun.

Gentle morning sunlight can be beneficial, but intense direct sunlight may cause dehydration or leaf damage.

💧 Watering

Thoroughly soak the air plant in room-temperature water for approximately 20–30 minutes once a week. In particularly warm or dry conditions, additional watering may be needed.

After watering, gently shake off excess water and place the plant in an area with good air circulation. Allow it to dry completely before returning it to its display.

Avoid allowing water to remain trapped in the center of the plant, as prolonged moisture can lead to rot.

💨 Air Circulation

Good airflow is essential for healthy air plants. Make sure Tillandsia Capitata Red has adequate ventilation, especially after watering.

Avoid keeping the plant in an enclosed container or in a location where moisture remains trapped around the foliage.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

Maintain temperatures between approximately 55–85°F. Protect your air plant from freezing temperatures, extreme heat, and cold drafts.

Moderate household humidity is generally suitable, while additional humidity can be beneficial in very dry environments.

🌱 Fertilizer

For additional growth and blooming support, fertilize approximately once a month during the growing season with a diluted Tillandsia, bromeliad, or air plant fertilizer.

Use fertilizer sparingly and always follow the recommended dilution instructions.

🌸 Color & Blooming

Tillandsia Capitata is especially attractive as it approaches its blooming cycle. The foliage may develop deeper red, pink, peach, or coral tones as the plant prepares to flower.

With proper care, mature plants can produce colorful blooms followed by small offsets, or pups, around the base of the mother plant.

📦 Shipping & Plant Appearance

You will receive one live Tillandsia Capitata Red air plant measuring approximately 10–12 inches.

Because these are living plants, size, fullness, shape, and coloration will naturally vary. The intensity of red coloration can also vary depending on the plant's maturity, light exposure, and stage of growth.

Some temporary curling, dryness, or cosmetic changes may occur during shipping. Once hydrated and acclimated to its new environment, the plant should return to normal growth.

🎁 Perfect For

• Air plant collectors
• Tropical plant enthusiasts
• Home and office décor
• Terrariums
• Hanging plant displays
• Driftwood arrangements
• Unique plant gifts
• Tropical-themed décor
• Indoor plant collections