Air Plant Care: Must Know Spanish Moss Care and Culture Tips for Tillandsia usneoides

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Air Plant Care: Must Know Spanish Moss Care and Culture Tips for Tillandsia usneoides
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@tonibauer2405 3 жыл бұрын

I am from the southern part of the state of Georgia and was used to being surrounded by gorgeous oaks draped with Spanish moss. When I was a about 6 my little sister and I were visiting my grandmother out in the country. There were huge oaks with the moss hanging all the way to the ground and my sister and I pulled swathes of it off the tree and wrapped it around us like fur stoles we saw ladies wear (it was the 50’s). My grandmother saw us and yelled out, “don’t do that, that stuff is full of red bugs!” Red bugs, or chiggers, are awful microscopic bugs that burrow in the skin and itch like crazy, and in its natural habitat can indeed inhabit the moss. We immediately tossed it. But I have lived in the Seattle area, which I love, since 1996, and really missed Spanish moss, until just a couple of weeks ago when I was in a local nursery picking up a few plants, and lo and behold, Spanish moss was being sold in small swags for about $12! I snatched it up and took it home to hang down the side of my plant stand by the sliding door to my second floor balcony which is nearly always open. I love to watch it sway gently in the breeze and remember those gorgeous giant oaks draped with it.

@lilyanagdychynska1735 Жыл бұрын

Your sharing is so beautiful to learn!

@TheDennys21 Жыл бұрын

Nice story.

@SatchPatch25 5 жыл бұрын

That stuff grows in Florida like a weed!! Literally every tree has tons and tons dangling everywhere. That's crazy how expensive they try to sell it in other areas.

@SD_yessir 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Alabama too! Grows on every tree I see.

@LillianAmanelilly 4 жыл бұрын

I remember my first trip to Florida, I asked my uncle why the trees were so hairy. Now I own some.

@paulineleng1218 4 жыл бұрын

Wish they grew well here in NZ! cost me 20nz$ for a thin bunch. And they don’t seem to grow!

@AlexS-oj8qf 4 жыл бұрын

It's around 10 USD where I am and it's only like a scrunchy size lol

@sshaikh8104 3 жыл бұрын

yeap in mumbai india its too costly

@oanastan4602 9 жыл бұрын

Lovely... I have a thread at home... it'll take forever for it to grow, but now that I know how to do a proper job, I have higher hopes. Thanks, Brad!

@diannh2894 5 жыл бұрын

brad you're the best! i just literally found and picked alot of air plants toady where i live in FL, i see so many everywhere and i got about 12 air plants and ALOT of moss. Thank u so much for ur info

@dianajean4837 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad. I really appreciate this video. I've had Spanish Moss for 5 years. It is about 5 foot long and I have it draped over a cross that I made out of driftwood. It hangs on my patio and I live in Florida. I mist it daily and run the hose over it too. I bought it at a farmers market and It was $5. I live in South Florida so it does not grow on trees like it does in North Florida. I had never thought of making more bundles of it so I will now! Thank you so much!

@sandreawhite7534 5 жыл бұрын

I love the look of good old southern moss. I live in Bradenton, FL and it grows everywhere here. I just pulled down as much as I needed and added it to my plants. I had no idea they sold it.

@wendydavis1940 3 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased some Spanish moss from the Drunken Gnome Air Plant Supply Company and of course I have placed a paper clip on the piece of wire that is plastic coated in order to hang it easier 🤦🏼‍♀️ Perhaps if I’d spent more time on their site I would have learned about not using metal… Fortunately, I’m watching your video to gain some insight. This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and it’s very informative. Thank you. BTW, I’m very happy with my purchase of air plants and I will watch more of your videos as I’m guessing you cover them too 🙂

@SithSereyPheap1 9 жыл бұрын

It's a passion that few could understand.....;)))))

@francinakelly5149 8 жыл бұрын

I first discovered Spanish moss while visiting Florida in the summer. I didn't know what they were, but I liked the way they hanged from the trees.

@adriansorrelle2294 8 жыл бұрын

was so happy to find your channel . had not thought of using youtube for tillandsia info. Am super happy. thanks again

@Mspoor70 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all that great info. My lil bit of moss,just acquired today from Edinburgh Botanical gardens , now has a better chance of thriving. Cold Scotland can make life tricky for my plant gang. Big smile and best wishes, Tish.

@millerhong789 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for putting up the video. I just got myself the very first Spanish moss today and am eager to learn everything that helps its growth. Your info. is so useful.

@tamaraprevitali1990 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video on the Spanish moss Brad - I wish I would've pick some up at the orchid show, I saw it for five dollars for a very nice size bundle. Not sure if you seen my Facebook post but my greenhouse is finished I moved my plants in last night and oh my god what a difference in temperature I hope I don't have anything die. Going to order my mist maker tomorrow, have my fish tank already in there with water, just overwhelmed with everything that I need to do now.

@cutie022282 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these info. I will buy these for my air plants and my orchid as well.

@thesofia12345678910 7 жыл бұрын

very good video, also as their are few out their that have decent content, so thankyou kindly sir

@PlantzNThings 10 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video Brad, now I want to try some Spanish moss

@BradsGreenhouse 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes it is worth tracking some down

@sashasoule4585 5 жыл бұрын

You two keep me going 😂,❤️❤️ much love from LA!

@plantdaddy3420 6 жыл бұрын

You have a great channel Brad! Thank you for that! :-D

@tracyloeffler7616 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brad! I can't wait to see more of your videos. You're quite easy to listen to, which helps me to retain much better. See you on your next video! Tracy

@tinawindham6958 8 ай бұрын

Are those cute pies your pets

@velvetlace 3 жыл бұрын

I just got some to put on my barn siding shelves above my windows...Thank you kind Sir for your time and extensive information...It will look beautiful...I love your mug...

@misphotod 9 жыл бұрын

Ooh! Great earring idea. :) Haha. Thanks for all this information on air plants! I recently received the ones I ordered online and it's fun learning about them. I think I'll have to get some of that moss! It's beautiful.

@tracyheath6076 5 жыл бұрын

wow never thought I would see somebody actually growing moss in a green house. Kinda cool though. I also live in Florida and my trees are completely covered dragging the ground with it. I love it. Nothing compares to the beauty of an oak tree with spanish moss blowing in the wind. It does get very heavy though when it rains and puts much weight on some limbs. I also make fences with the moss that falls on the ground which is constantly. Thanks for the video !

@Plant_Parenthood 4 жыл бұрын

Carnivorous plant growers also put a lot of energy into growing sphagnum moss

@jamesvalentine2103 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tracy, if you you any excess Spanish moss, or from areas where you think it's becoming too cumbersome in certain areas, I'd be glad to take some off your hands, shipping included. :)

@lz6048 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesvalentine2103 i live near trees that have a bunch and I see Tracy hasn't responded if you want id be glad to send you some if you still where looking for some

@lcdee5982 2 жыл бұрын

I love it, too. Wish it grew in Los Angeles. I've got a bunch growing in my apt. 😀

@sepi846 2 жыл бұрын

@@lz6048 can you post some to the uk?

@grishmaverma1111 4 жыл бұрын

i got this moss from my uncles place in Florida, back home to India. And i guess it was struggling a little as it was in sun but surly now i know what it needs so will bring it back to life. Thanks for sharing the tips .

@seamus6994 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video. Learned a lot. Thanks for the info and tips!

@rekalilithhorvath100 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! Very helpful and loved to listen to you. ❤️

@moonlily952 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips and info! This video was very chill and relaxing to watch 😄. I had a chunk of spanish moss that is tied to a sea coconut ❤ Mine has graying parts of the moss, but now I know how to deal with it! I thought it has to do with the lighting, but since most of them are green, it must be cause by the humidity.. Thanks a bunch this is really helpful

@freckspecks 3 жыл бұрын

So many helpful tips. Thank you so much!! (REALLY appreciate the advice on not letting it touch metal.)

@ivorymantis1026 4 жыл бұрын

I just got some and I'm beyond psyched. I'm gonna propagate the everliving hell outta it! Such a weird plant that easily adds so much natural feel to any living spaces.

@lcdee5982 2 жыл бұрын

Love how enthusiastic you are. 😀

@missanna208802 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brad!!! I just got some of this to help me nurse a sick cattleya from another species grower and I wanted to be able to keep it alive even after I use it to save the sick plant. He says it has tiny fragrant blooms in the spring!

@BradsGreenhouse 10 жыл бұрын

missanna208802 it does, smells quite nice!

@kenhua300 8 жыл бұрын

my shipment came in about an hour ago and im so excited

@LauraGYoung 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I've kept a small clump of Spanish moss for three years now...indoors in Colorado without a greenhouse. I can keep it somewhat "tangled" as it seems to do well sitting loosely connected atop my phalanopsis orchid pots and I don't pay much attention to which side is up. Just make sure it has adequate air flow. The main thing though, is that it gets strong yet filtered south/west light, and I mist it daily with rain/snow water and additionally make sure it gets a thorough 1-2 hour soak (sometimes even overnight!) in a bucket once a week if it needs it. If it keeps making more of itself I may have to employ your clip trick! Thanks for the metal info; I'd no idea this was a problem. Best, L.

@jevonwalcott5465 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info, I will remove the metal from my moss.

@Tsunshinegal 5 жыл бұрын

Nice collection & thanks for the tips 👏🌱

@christopherkenyon1256 6 жыл бұрын

I love Spanish moss I just got some it’s so easy to take care

@exoterra100 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this..... So so helpful I'm trying every thing you just did today this is why youtube was made your a legend.

@BradsGreenhouse 10 жыл бұрын

exoterra100 your welcome!

@MariaGarcia281 7 жыл бұрын

I bought a fairly large clump that hangs about 3.5 feet at Home Depot in San Diego for $10 Great info you provided. I'll start taking clippings to expand my collection.

@davidibarra8615 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. never realized how much Spanish moss we have here in South Texas. Till this video. Here it grows on trees and hangs over 2 or 3 ft long. It's even on my window and window frame and on the house. But not as long. Looks cool to me so I leave it be.

@bonnieduke557 7 жыл бұрын

Really Great Information! Thanks:)

@MrsCharmerFollowill 3 жыл бұрын

I had been doing literally everything wrong . Thanks so much for the info

@karianngardenguru 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just got a huge bunch here, in Buffalo NY and your video came up first! You have a new subscriber!

@ghanna7787 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Houston and saw it growing on a square metal fence that surrounds a public swimming pool. I had never seen in on a fence until yesterday. That's what prompted my search.

@giggalz 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you..this was very helpful...I just purchased Spanish moss and was going to hang on my metal plant shelves..looks like I need to find another spot lol

@bmell1252 4 жыл бұрын

I’m in Florida (zone9b/10a). Brad, it can get to 100F in August here and it just grows so much, sometimes people pull it all off the tree and throw it away. Thanks for the zinc tip!

@shameemakhtar1375 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a complete tutoring!

@allesuye2551 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for good, clear instructions on how to grow, care & propagate Spanish moss.

@diggingthis6305 10 жыл бұрын

very informative! thank you! so wonderful to see your many healthy happy plants

@BradsGreenhouse 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Digging this!

@1RandomMiss 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a your informative and easy to watch video. I don’t have Spanish moss, but a similar plant Usnea filipendula. I haven’t been lucky in finding care information on my plant. I’m going to implement your advice, hopefully I do a good job.

@kaowinston 3 жыл бұрын

Superb, as usual. Thank you. 👍👍🌹🎉

@nicolemitchell446 8 ай бұрын

I was so surprised to hear about the metal killing it. I’ve seen an entire metal fence covered in the stuff.

@imagreatguy1250 3 жыл бұрын

Wow bro, u seriously take care of ur moss. Thats dope!

@debbiethomas3687 8 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I think I now know where I've gone wrong with this in the past, so I'll give it another try when I can find some at a sensible price (it's not cheap in the UK either). Thank you.

@candraelya9803 5 жыл бұрын

I am from Indonesia, I like your video, I just want to try planting this type, hope the climate in Indonesia is suitable and can thrive

@KristofskiKabuki 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought some a couple of weeks ago and it's held together with metal wire 😬 so glad I saw this! I'm gonna replace it with string.

@SSheriff49 5 жыл бұрын

I am visiting Bankok.A friend shared some Spanish moss with me. It looked grey.i did not know what to do.Thanks your video is soooooo helpful.I hope to give it first aid....then do the needful ...when I get back to India four days later! Thanks Brad.

@Melissa-hc9gs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video!

@alejandraellen4100 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips thank you!

@liangqiao4673 5 жыл бұрын

I so missed them! I lived in Louisiana and I love the plants there!

@cocomcpebbles2649 8 жыл бұрын

i just yesterday bought a cantaloupe-sized ball of spanish moss at my local flower shop for ca 4 dollars. in sweden!!!!

@christianbarnes2681 10 жыл бұрын

I have a clump of ball moss (Tilandsia recurvata) on a twig that I got in Texas. I was growing it outside, but then I moved back to Missouri so it had to come in. It seems to be doing very well. Your Spanish moss look great. :D Love you videos.

@BradsGreenhouse 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christian

@Autophile-Pluviophile 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video.. it's very helpful.. I get confused how to care and culture this..

@elfsbeard 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vid! I never knew about the metal thing. I bought 10LBs on line. I also bought a "Flowmaster" -one of those things use to apply pesticides etc. and I use that instead of a spray bottle.

@BradsGreenhouse 10 жыл бұрын

cool, Happy to share what I can!

@mayamizushima9673 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info 👍

@arisandyaja 5 жыл бұрын

Hello. Im from Indonesia, i just bought this plant. We call it "Jenggot Musa". Im trying to tend it in my home. Nice information. Thank you

@terry36722 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you

@Botanibabies 6 жыл бұрын

😂a hair clip! I was literally thinking that would be a great Halloween costume right before you made that suggestion ! #greatmindsthinkalike thanks for sharing these tips!

@hongthanh8646 6 жыл бұрын

Thank, I needed this

@threelucky6842 3 жыл бұрын

6 years later, thank for your video ! Now mine will be perfect 😇 very good video ! Good explication ! :)

@neetintinkhiang5131 10 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for the video I have some spanish moss in there my garden too.

@musicalmarion 4 жыл бұрын

Spanish earrings! haha great video thanks Brad

@kellypearsall4540 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@violetncurls 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for your tips... i am hoping to have some bunch soon... from Philippines!

@hder8740 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad, love your channel! I do have a question... how do you fertilize you’re vanda with tillandsia on it? I have the same set up but do not know whether the tillandsia can cope with the orchid fertilizer... Kind regards, keep up this great channel

@rikshaw1375 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad very useful video as always. I use knapsack sprayer for watering and seem effective

@YeahAkka 4 жыл бұрын

omg i never knew they are so expensive. i just got them for free from my friend and we're not even in America. we're in Indonesia!

@livel0velaugh 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Removing all metal elements! I've been wondering why my airplants are not Propagating. They've been attached to this brass ornament. Over here it's only 50 Php which is about 1 USD.

@davidcrookes3483 4 жыл бұрын

Great know how. Thanks so much.

@kellygreen5086 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect plant for my bathroom. It's usually humid as a result of taking a shower every morning and has one frosted glass window so I don't have to worry about direct sunlight.

@KharizmaKreations 7 жыл бұрын

Hey does it grow well in your bathroom? I just bought mine but I am worried it isn't humid enough does yours do fine in the bathroom? Mine is also in my bathroom

@kellygreen5086 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't gotten the plant yet but I'll let you know once I've had it for about a week.

@KharizmaKreations 7 жыл бұрын

MINES going great in the bathroom!nearly 3 months!

@KharizmaKreations 7 жыл бұрын

Hey my bathroom is not one bit sunny really! it has those glazed over windows that you can't see through and light is there mostly end of the day - it loved it! I don't think I would trust it being in our sun as we have harsh sun here! I will do a video shortly about mine on my channel thekimmyconnection if you want to sub there I just started and will show you all about mine!

@tweakerseeker 5 жыл бұрын

the moss will thrive on your farts.:-)

@COMMANDOF4F4 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR THIS. I GREW UP WITH SPANISH MOSS EVERYWHERE IN KEY BISCAYNE, CORAL GABLES AND MIAMI. I NOW LIVE IN A VALLEY OF VERY OLD VOLCANOES HERE IN HAWAII, 3,000 FT. UP. SOMEONE GAVE ME A BEAUTIFUL POTTED PLANT WITH A HUGE AMOUNT OF SPANISH MOSS ALL OVER IT. I DIDNT EVEN KNOW SPANISH MOSS WOULD GROW HERE IN HAWAII. I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF IT AT ALL. BUT, I GUESS I WAS DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT, BECAUSE ITS THRIVING. THANKS AGAIN.

@PatrickWeygoldt 10 жыл бұрын

You helped me A LOT !! I have spanish moss for about 5 months at least and it hasnt grown yet ... I propably water it not enough ... I have it hanging at my window .. Propably habe to dunk it once a day from now on

@BradsGreenhouse 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick, very happy I could help!

@eva5637 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this cool video! Somehow you remind me of Raymond Reddington! 🙈😇

@amynguyen9588 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your clip

@mariangie1544 8 жыл бұрын

Loved your video !! I just bought my first Spanish moss and I just learned from you that I am doing two things wrong. I tangled it and it is up side down and it is in a piece of wood w wire. Two questions, is chlorinated tap water ok? And should I try to fix it now or let it adapt to its new location

@panzerwolf494 4 жыл бұрын

I have some bright LED tube lights (look like florescent bulbs) that hang from the ceiling that my plants grow under. Bought a couple sections of Spanish Moss and am planning to use plastic S hooks to hang the moss from either end of the lights to hide the cords and make the corner look more plantish

@fr01camp 8 жыл бұрын

@ Brands Greenhouse & Gardening. That was very funny when you clipped the moss on your ear.

@orchidlover9537 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing plants! :)

@BradsGreenhouse 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@northeasthardytropicals541 3 жыл бұрын

This was exceptional info thank you. I’m going to experiment with Spanish moss this year. Do they need a host plant or just pick a good spot and water when needed?

@paula3280 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing

@bunrueanwindeck5243 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@kalakalatu 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. I learned a number of things I've been doing wrong. Any tips on figuring out which way the moss is growing? I occasionally have some shipped from Florida, and of course it comes bundled in a big mass, so it's difficult to sort out.

@rodrigonavarretenava 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the video, I would like to know. With the necessary care, how much does it grow and in how much time?

@lindamills8843 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew this about miss 🦎🌻🌻🌻

@TheAntipedy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much mate.

@BradsGreenhouse 4 жыл бұрын

your welcome!

@ShaneMay2911 6 жыл бұрын

hey Brad, thank you very much for this very informative video. and i was wondering why my spanish moss is always dying, lol, i was hanging it upside down i think, lol. but of course, i did not know that until now and the metal. i thought they only hate copper, so with spanish moss, it is all metal? Cheers! p.s. i live at the outback mount isa queensland australia, very dry, desert like weather, so water everyday for my tills? thanks again. Maya

@1jsolano 6 жыл бұрын

I picked a piece off a tree at a park today. The moss is everywhere. I put it on my vanda in hopes that it’ll grow.

@nicolekhouri9395 6 жыл бұрын

Florida has a lot of them.. I air plants in my tree. Now I have to go look at them to see what they are

@karendennis8749 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@kgv3352 3 жыл бұрын

I've been doing everything wrong! Thank you for the tips.

@katebeedot6964 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I just got some (first time) at a low price as an extra for buying 3 phals.. hmm, yes well, didn’t really know what to do with it:.. looked and felt like wire and was a bit thready, so I thought it needed spraying but I started to think it needed more water since the next two days it got wiry again. So yes I’ll do the dunking tomorrow and it might start getting a bit fatter. Anyway was very pleased to follow your vid, just wondering about the tying bit, I’ll try it out tomorrow. I’ll use your method because it has that green coloured wire which I don’t like; it hangs along my kitchen window near the phals, bye

@terrie6719 7 жыл бұрын

Your arrangement is beautiful. We just had Matthew go through and a lot of limbs came down with air plants on them. Some really big and some small. I see where it talks about submerging the plants couple of times a week as misting them did not give enough water. If you make an arrangement like you did and hot glue it to driftwood then how do you water them.

@TheOriginalMarimoChan 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU i had them on sandwich twist ties and wondering why they were dying? Problem solved! Going outside ASAP to change them all out from wire to velcro.

@maureensmith4993 7 ай бұрын

Lucky here in Perth W.A. as my air plants are all outside in up to 40 d celcius and get a spray every second day, and ive gone from 5 plants 5 years ago to over a hundred of them. I pull them apart then use a thick rubber band to tie them then make a plastic coated hook to tie them onto baskets, orchids, tree branches , draped over my many tillasandias as a sun barrier, and love them so much. They also look good with bromeliads, that ive tied onto totem poles . I couldnt dunk them ad I have far too many. I spray hydroponic fertaliser on them 3- 4 times a year, well diluted. Where are you situated in the world? I love the orchid hooks, I have them on my dendrobiums, so migjt try them on the moss. Great video, thanks for sharing.