Tillandsia usneoides

I think I finally found her happy place. She is hanging and showing #newgrowth in the #valenciaorangetree with her relatives. #tillandsia #Tillandsia-usneoides #spanishmoss #southerncalifornia #california 20 August 2018 #frombelow

Oh, no! That is so cool!! I never get mine too far along as o dry them and kill them before this one. I will keep my eyes open. ❤️ Thank you for the information. @cyndi

According to: http://mentalfloss.com/article/67807/10-things-you-should-know-about-spanish-moss. This is actually a #bromeliad and not a moss at all. It grows on trees but is not a parasite. "The plant thrives on rain and fog, sunlight, and airborne or waterborne dust and debris." Its surface has grey scales that hold moisture (turns green) until the plant can absorb it. Flowers produce seeds and broken pieces (festoons) are ways to propagate. It should hang in a tree.

That's so interesting Janice! I did not know that!🤔💘😍

Thank you @cyndi. I really enjoyed the 📷❤️

@gjones I agree!

I did not either @ShelleySnyder.

Very nice - will look great hanging through the orange tree 👍🏼

It looks so cool Janice😎

A new clump of #tillandsia #spanishmoss from the free table at the #succulentsociety . I plan to keep this one alive. 1/5/2018

Very cool!!💘😍

Got tons of it everywhere here! @lovestogarden If you ever want more...just holla! 😆

Thanks, @treefrog44 , I find it hard to grow here with a lack of humidity. I have it near the shower, so I have good expectations. ❤

Oh, that is so great @columbiariver ! It is a fun time with like-minded folks. Keep me posted. ❤

Oh I looooove Spanish moss 😍 I keep it in a clear acrylic container with pebbles and water at the bottom to keep the humidity high because I've killed my fair share. @treefrog44 Theresa I'd love to trade for some Spanish moss...

Email me @llamadrama Tabryangav16@yahoo.com 😊

Part of my raffle item. I have wanted this for quite awhile. 😁

Every time I take a trip home sunny south Fl. I get some moss from the trees. Bring it back tn ....and she...dies...not sure why .....

@lovestogarden what is this used for? Its very interesting.

@blasome It is sad the moss dies. It must not be as humid where you are. @blueheart This moss grows naturally hanging in trees and on anything it can. It is just pretty as itself. Birds like it in their nests too. Check out images on the net to see it in its natural state.

@lovestogarden thanks will do

Will do.....@lovestogarden. ...I was thinking the same thing my environment