Ballmoss
NameBallmoss
Species NameTillandsia recurvata
Common NameBallmoss
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenatural host branch
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresno distinct trunk, dense cluster of plant bodies
Foliage TypeNeedle-like, grey-green, covered in trichomes
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesEpiphytic growth habit, drought-tolerant, fuzzy appearance due to trichomes, forms dense spherical clumps. This specimen is an air plant (Tillandsia recurvata) and not a traditional bonsai, therefore bonsai-specific fields like 'style' are interpreted loosely to fit the required format.
Description
This specimen is a dense, spherical clump of Ballmoss, an epiphytic bromeliad. It features numerous slender, grey-green leaves covered in trichomes, giving it a fuzzy appearance. Several dried flower stalks are visible, indicating past blooming.
