During a visit to Singapore Gardens Festival last summer, I saw enormous Tillandsia growing in their natural habitat, suspended from high branches and giving an other-worldly effect to indoor gardens.

I first became acquainted with Tillandsia circa 2007, when I was invited to tour ... are native to tropical and subtropical ...

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I first became acquainted with Tillandsia circa 2007 ... where — instead of growing in soil — they cling to trees, rocks and even buildings without parasitizing or harming their hosts.

I first became acquainted with Tillandsia circa 2007 ... where -- instead of growing in soil -- they cling to trees, rocks and even buildings without parasitizing or harming their hosts.