Tillandsia andreana

A small epiphytic and rock-dwelling air plant from Colombia and north-western Venezuela. Kew treats Tillandsia funckiana as a synonym, although some botanists keep the two apart. Herbarium records come from montane forest, cliffs and dry, grazed shrubland at about 250–1,900 m, so grow it bright, airy and quick-drying.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Herbarium labels record it on trees in montane forest, on rock faces and cliffs, and in heavily grazed shrubland, so it tolerates fairly open, seasonally dry sites. Detailed habitat descriptions for this species are scarce.

Wild herbarium specimens come from about 250–1,900 m, with most between 650 and 1,800 m.

ColombiaVenezuela (north-west)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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