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Tillandsia dexteri is an epiphytic air plant from the bromeliad family, native to Costa Rica and Panama, that absorbs moisture and nutrients through its leaves rather than roots. It needs bright, humid conditions and good air movement, with water applied by soaking or misting.
Tillandsia dexteri is a perennial plant species in the genus Tillandsia and in the taxonomic family bromeliads (Bromeliaceae). This species is native to Costa Rica in the neotropical realm. It was discovered in 1989 by H.Luther.
Tillandsia abbreviata · Tillandsia achyrostachys · Tillandsia acuminata · Tillandsia adamsii · Tillandsia adpressiflora · Tillandsia aequatorialis · Tillandsia aeranthos · Tillandsia afonsoana · Tillandsia aguascalientensis · Tillandsia aizoides · Tillandsia albertiana · Tillandsia albida
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
