Also known as Air Plant · 2 gardener saves
Tillandsia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Tillandsia, the genus most gardeners know as air plant. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Tillandsia varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Tillandsia questions
How many types of Tillandsia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Tillandsia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 2 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Tillandsia grow in?
Across its varieties, Tillandsia covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Tillandsia bloom?
Most Tillandsia varieties bloom in spring to summer, varies. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Tillandsia should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Tillandsia shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Tillandsia in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
