Cockscomb Air Plant
Tillandsia juncea
Family: Bromeliaceae
Cockscomb Air Plant grows in bright indirect light and prefers epiphytic. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Cockscomb Air Plant
Cockscomb Air Plant growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Epiphytic with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Cockscomb Air Plant as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Cockscomb Air Plant (Tillandsia juncea) is listed in the Bromeliaceae family and categorized as a air plant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1554
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Plant type
- Air Plant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Cockscomb Air Plant is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Epiphytic. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Epiphytic
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.