{"title":"Tillandsia (Air Plants)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTillandsia are bromeliads grown for soil-free displays: compact rosettes, curly silver forms, grassy tufts and hanging species that take up water through their leaves without a pot of compost. They sit naturally on cork, in open holders or on bright shelves with good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTillandsia is striking in places where pots feel clumsy or unnecessary. The look is light and playful, but the real difference between species often comes down to watering frequency and how green or how silver the leaves are.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tillandsia-usneoides","title":"Tillandsia usneoides","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTillandsia usneoides at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTillandsia usneoides, or Spanish moss, grows as long draping silver-green strands that hang, sway, and soften hard edges better than almost any other air plant. It needs no pot and barely any structure, but it does need more regular moisture than many people expect, especially indoors where heated air can dry it quickly. Bright indirect light, frequent misting or periodic soaking, and above all good airflow after watering keep the strands flexible and prevent dieback or rot in dense hanging masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it can be divided and rearranged easily, it is ideal for branch displays, wall pieces, and open terrariums where you want movement and texture rather than a compact rosette sitting in one fixed place. Fast drying and open airflow matter more than display style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53297875583306,"sku":"MM-MEC-0499","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/tillandsia-usneoides-02.webp?v=1776363194"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-xerographica","title":"Tillandsia xerographica","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTillandsia xerographica at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTillandsia xerographica is grown for its large silvery rosette of broad leaves that curl elegantly from the tips, which is why it is often treated as a living design object even before it flowers. Dense trichomes help the plant handle bright light and fairly dry conditions, but it still needs full watering at intervals, followed by fast drying and strong airflow around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is slower and larger than common beginner Tillandsia, making it better as a single specimen on a bowl, mount, or hanging support where the broad spiral can be viewed from all sides. With patience it can become impressively large and later produce a tall colourful inflorescence, then pups, so it suits growers who value form, scale, and long-term presence over speed. Drying fast is crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"M (with stand)","offer_id":53297875845450,"sku":"MM-MEC-1208","price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/tillandsia-xerographica-01.webp?v=1776363196"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-set","title":"10 x Tillandsia Air Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of 10 mixed Tillandsia air plants with natural variation in size, shape, colour and leaf texture. The mix can bring together compact rosette forms, silvery xeric types and greener tufted forms, so each set has its own balance of shape and tone. Tillandsias take up moisture through specialised leaf scales and use their short roots mainly for anchoring, so they suit open surfaces, mounts or airy holders. Place in bright indirect light with steady airflow and allow every plant to dry fully after soaking or rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298890834250,"sku":"MM-MEC-0725","price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/tillandsia-air-plants-02.webp?v=1776357927"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-air-plants-in-glass","title":"3 x Tillandsia Air Plants in Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of 3 mixed Tillandsia air plants presented in glass displays. Each plant is a soil-free bromeliad with its own rosette shape, leaf tone and texture, giving the set natural variation while keeping the display compact. The glass highlights the plants clearly, while open airflow around the leaves remains important. Place in bright indirect light and allow a full dry-down after watering before returning the plants to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298891030858,"sku":"MM-MEC-0726","price":18.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/tillandsia-air-plants-04.webp?v=1776357926"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-ionantha-unique-air-plant-display","title":"Tillandsia ionantha – With Plant Display Stand","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTillandsia ionantha – With Plant Display Stand at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTillandsia ionantha with display stand is a compact air plant colony presented as a ready-to-place specimen, combining the species’ red blushing rosettes and violet flowers with a simple support that makes styling easier from the start. Ionantha is popular because it stays small, colours readily before bloom, and later forms pups that turn one rosette into a denser clump over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light, regular soaking or rinsing, and complete drying after watering are the essentials, with more frequent hydration needed in hotter or drier rooms. The stand makes it especially useful for desks, shelves, and side tables where you want a finished, soil-free display that still behaves like a real Tillandsia rather than a sealed decorative ornament. Drying fast is crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298898567498,"sku":"MM-MEC-0682","price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/tillandsia-ionantha-with-plant-display-stand-02.webp?v=1776363188"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-caput-medusae","title":"Tillandsia caput-medusae","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTillandsia caput-medusae at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTillandsia caput-medusae is one of the most recognisable air plants, with a vase-like base and thick silvered leaves that twist outward like tentacles. The plant stores some moisture in its swollen lower body, but that does not mean it should stay dry indefinitely; instead, it wants proper soaking or rinsing followed by quick drying and strong airflow around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light and open displays on cork, wood, shells, or wire frames suit it far better than enclosed containers where water lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature plants can colour up before flowering and later produce pups, so it is a good long-term choice for growers who want an air plant that feels sculptural, durable, and more animated than a standard compact rosette. Fast drying matters more than display style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298918228298,"sku":"MM-MEC-1086","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/tillandsia-caput-medusae-02.avif?v=1776363187"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-seleriana","title":"Tillandsia seleriana","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTillandsia seleriana at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTillandsia seleriana is a bulbous air plant with a thick frosted base and arching silver-green leaves, giving it a dense sculptural profile that looks substantial even when the plant is still compact. The swollen body stores some moisture, but like other Tillandsia it still needs periodic soaking or rinsing followed by complete drying, especially around the crevices where trapped water can cause rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright filtered light, strong airflow, and open mounting on wood, cork, or stone suit it better than decorative containers that stay humid and enclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn time it may colour slightly before flowering and later produce offsets, making it a good long-term species for growers who want an air plant with obvious form and a more unusual silhouette. Drying fast is crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298939429194,"sku":"MM-MEC-1207","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/tillandsia-seleriana-02.webp?v=1776363192"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-caerulea","title":"Tillandsia caerulea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTillandsia caerulea at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTillandsia caerulea is a small to medium air plant with a fine silvery-green rosette and unusually soft blue flowers that make it stand out among species better known for pink or violet bloom tones. It grows in cool, humid Andean forests, so it prefers bright filtered light, steady airflow, and more regular moisture than the driest silver Tillandsia, though it still needs to dry fully after watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounted on cork, wood, or another open support, it stays elegant and light, gradually forming offsets after flowering rather than sprawling wildly. Good soaking, careful drying, and temperatures roughly between 15 – 27 °C keep it looking fresh, while dark corners and stale humid displays usually lead to dull colour, weak growth, and eventual crown problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298941493578,"sku":"MM-MEC-1209","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/tillandsia-caerulea-02.webp?v=1776363185"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-ionantha","title":"Tillandsia ionantha","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTillandsia ionantha at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTillandsia ionantha is a compact epiphytic air plant that blushes red toward the centre before flowering, then pushes out violet blooms from an otherwise silvery-green rosette. Because it stays small and pups readily after bloom, it is one of the easiest species for building clumps, arranging in groups, or placing in tight bright spaces without needing pots or substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does best with regular soaking or thorough rinsing, then fast drying in good airflow, since proper watering matters more than frequent misting alone. Bright indirect light keeps the rosette tight and colourful, while enclosed, stale displays usually cause the soft bases and rot problems that make air plants seem harder than they really are. 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Mounted or placed loosely in an open holder, it works well as a specimen air plant for growers who want something greener and more vertical than a simple silver rosette. 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It performs best in bright filtered to gently sunny positions with good airflow, and it is especially useful when you want an air plant that reads as a small specimen rather than filler in a mixed arrangement. 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