Spanish Moss
SKU: Bromeliaceae
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L.
Synonyms:
Dendropogon usneoides, Tillandsia usneoides f. genuina, Strepsia usneoides, Abromeitiella usneoides
COMMON NAME
Spanish Moss, Old Man's Beard, Long Moss, Black Moss, 松萝凤梨, 老人须
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) Plant Growth Form Epiphyte Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic Maximum Height 15 m to 25 m PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (Prefers regular misting) Water Preference Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Prefers regular misting) Maintenance Requirements Low Propagation Method Division USES
- Brewed as a tea to treat diabetes, rheumatism and gallbladder problems.
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