Tillandsia gardneri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tillandsia gardneri
Tillandsia gardneri var. gardneri
Scientific classification
Genus:	Tillandsia
Species:	gardneri
Synonyms
Anoplophytum rollissonii E.Morren ex C.Morren Anoplophytum incanum E.Morren ex C.Morren Tillandsia fluminensis Mez Tillandsia regnellii Mez Tillandsia cambuquirensis Silveira Tillandsia venusta Silveira (1931), not Mez & Wercklé (1905)

Tillandsia gardneri is a special kind of plant that belongs to the genus Tillandsia. These plants are often called "air plants" because they don't need soil to grow! Instead, they get their water and nutrients from the air around them.

Tillandsia gardneri: Where It Grows

This amazing plant is a native species, meaning it naturally grows in certain parts of the world. You can find Tillandsia gardneri in places like Trinidad & Tobago, Colombia, and Venezuela. It also grows in eastern Brazil, reaching as far south as a state called Rio Grande do Sul.

Different Types of Tillandsia gardneri

Just like there are different types of apples, there are also different types of Tillandsia gardneri that people have grown. These are called cultivars. They might have slightly different looks or growing habits. Some popular cultivars include:

• Tillandsia 'Feather Duster'
• Tillandsia 'Gardicta'
• Tillandsia 'Quicksilver'
• Tillandsia 'Tropic Skye'

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In Spanish: Tillandsia gardneri para niños