Description
The size of this Spanish moss is genuinely enormous. We’re offering, for a limited time, some giant clumps of usneoides measuring 6 to 8 feet long, and once they’re gone, this batch will not be replenished.
About usneoides moss specimen
We already carry usneoides in a Thick Straight Form sold as graded strands for florists, and in a Thick Form clump sold by length for display and craft use. This specimen listing is a step beyond either: it’s the longest, most dramatic material we have, sized for buyers who want a single showpiece rather than a working quantity.
At 6 to 8 feet, a piece like this drapes dramatically off a shelf, an arbor, or a large display piece. It photographs beautifully and gives a retail display real scale that shorter strands simply can’t match. What you receive will closely match the specimens shown in our photos. Because usneoides has no true roots, it grows this long simply by hanging and drawing moisture from the air, which makes a specimen of this length a genuine testament to time and stable growing conditions.
Growing usneoides moss specimen: Care Guide
Mist usneoides regularly rather than soaking it; because it has no roots and absorbs moisture through its whole surface, frequent light misting suits it better than a deep soak. Hang it somewhere with good airflow so it dries between mistings and doesn’t mat down or mold at the center.
Feed occasionally with a very diluted dose of TillyBoost Fertilizer misted directly onto the strands. A piece this size works beautifully draped over an arbor, shelf edge, or large mounted display; see our Air Plant Displays for ideas. For general care guidance, visit our Air Plant Care page. Learn more about the species at Tillandsia usneoides on Wikipedia.
