{"product_id":"pl-tillandsia-butzii","title":"Tillandsia butzii (Butzii Air Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTillandsia butzii\u003c\/em\u003e is an unusual air plant from the bromeliad family. Its slender, twisting green leaves emerge from a distinctive bulbous base marked with dark spots and mottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike other air plants, \u003cem\u003eTillandsia butzii\u003c\/em\u003e grows as an epiphyte rather than rooting into soil. This makes it ideal for terrariums, mounted displays and humid rooms around your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual bulbous and mottled base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, narrow, twisting leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows without conventional potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for humid terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be mounted onto wood, cork or other displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact houseplant for bathrooms and kitchens\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 to 25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 10cm to 20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther common names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButzii air plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow \u003cem\u003eTillandsia butzii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide good humidity with plenty of air movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not plant in conventional soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in open terrariums or well-ventilated humid enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBathrooms and kitchens can provide suitable humidity in the home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering your 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\u003eWater more frequently in warm, dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake off excess water after soaking or spraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the plant to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid leaving water trapped around the bulbous base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing \u003cem\u003eTillandsia butzii\u003c\/em\u003e in a terrarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTillandsia butzii\u003c\/em\u003e works particularly well in humid planted terrariums where its twisting foliage can grow around branches and other features. Attach it loosely to cork bark, branches or hardscape rather than burying the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood ventilation remains important. A humid environment combined with stagnant air and constantly wet foliage can encourage the plant to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an air plant with a little more character? The spotted base and curling leaves of \u003cem\u003eTillandsia butzii\u003c\/em\u003e make it particularly distinctive in terrariums and indoor plant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine Livefoods","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":56789391901059,"sku":"PL-PPA050","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/PPA050_1-1.jpg?v=1791287535","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/pl-tillandsia-butzii","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}