{"product_id":"pl-tillandsia-bulbosa","title":"Tillandsia bulbosa (Bulbous Air Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTillandsia bulbosa\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Bulbous Air Plant, is an unusual evergreen epiphyte with a swollen base and long, twisting leaves. Its distinctive shape makes it an eye-catching choice for terrariums and indoor air plant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the plant reaches flowering size, the upper foliage develops vivid scarlet tones. Bright violet-purple tubular flowers then emerge on short red stems, creating a striking contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen epiphytic air plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive bulbous base up to 5cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow, twisting green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper foliage turns scarlet when flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolet-purple tubular flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for humid terrariums and mounted displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbous base:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 5cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther common names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulbous Air Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulbous Tillandsia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowers and foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow leaves have curled edges that create twisted, tube-like foliage. This gives \u003cem\u003eTillandsia bulbosa\u003c\/em\u003e a very different appearance from flatter-leaved air plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts colour changes as flowering approaches. The upper leaves flush scarlet before vivid violet-purple flowers appear, adding another period of interest to the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow \u003cem\u003eTillandsia bulbosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide warm, humid conditions with good airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not plant in conventional potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount on cork bark, branches or other suitable hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for open or well-ventilated terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be grown in humid kitchens and bathrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering your Bulbous Air Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist or soak the plant a couple of times each week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse rainwater where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the plant after watering to remove excess moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow it to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake particular care not to leave water trapped inside the bulbous base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing \u003cem\u003eTillandsia bulbosa\u003c\/em\u003e in a terrarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe twisting foliage of \u003cem\u003eTillandsia bulbosa\u003c\/em\u003e works well among branches, cork and other natural hardscape. Position it above the substrate rather than burying its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want an air plant with an unusual shape as well as colourful flowers? \u003cem\u003eTillandsia bulbosa\u003c\/em\u003e combines sculptural foliage, a swollen base and a vivid red and purple flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine Livefoods","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56789391868291,"sku":"PL-PPA018","price":5.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/PPA018_1-1.jpg?v=1791288208","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/pl-tillandsia-bulbosa","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}