tillandsias: the set up

[amezri]

I went to Woodstock last week and picked up a Tillandsia victoria on a whim. I always liked air plants, but any time I had them when I was younger, I always killed them. I don't know if it was over watering, under watering, not enough light, too cold, etc. This time I'd asked the woman which one was the hardest to kill and she suggested the T. victoria. So, I got one. Yay!

Photos of T. victoria in it's home:



During the week, I'd decided I wanted to try some more Tillandsias. They aren't really that expensive and maybe this time I could get a few different ones and keep them alive a bit longer. After a lot of research and poking around, I decided to order from Airplants4U.com. They had a really excellent selection (though they didn't have the myosura I wanted) and reasonable shipping. I placed the order on October 26 and my plants arrived today. Hooray!

I ordered the T. aeranthos mini purple, T. caput medusae, T. caput medusae purple, T. ionantha v. stricta, T. concolor, T. neglecta (it came with pups!), and was sent a bonus T. stricta x tenuifolia.

This is where they're living in my room:



Hopefully I can keep these guys alive. Most of the varieties are supposed to be pretty hardy. I love my little ionantha v. stricta in the hurricane glass! :D


And... I think I'm done with the LJ for today. I have a ton to catch up on and I need to make my huge October/Halloween post, but since tomorrow is only Tuesday, I think I can do it then.

Comments

[springwoof.livejournal.com]

let us know the progress and if these little guys live! Like your younger self, I'm a houseplant killer. Got a black thumb....

[amezri.livejournal.com]

I will. I plan on posting stupid things like when I water, etc. Hopefully they won't die too soon. I am so bad with plants! It's a good thing my dog can mostly take care of herself...