Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Fields, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Unknown
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
TILLANDSIA
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Air Plant, Airplant
In Hindi
schomburgkia
Air Plant
In German
schomburgkia
Klimaanlagen
In French
schomburgkia
Plante air
In Spanish
schomburgkia
Planta de Aire
In Greek
schomburgkia
Air φυτών
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
Air planta
In Polish
schomburgkia
powietrza
In Latin
schomburgkia
Air Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Tillandsia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Schomburgkia and Air Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Air Plant? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Air Plant. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Air Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Air Plant has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Schomburgkia and Air Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Air Plant
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Air Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Air Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Air Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Air Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Air Plant is Not Available.
Schomburgkia and Air Plant Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Air Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Air Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Air Plant are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Air Plant flower color: Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink and Plum
- Air Plant leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Schomburgkia and Air Plant
Care of Schomburgkia and Air Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Air Plant pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Air Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.