Tillandsia usneoides thrives outdoors in full sun. Indoors, it should be kept away from direct sunlight and windows. Ensure good humidity. The leaves can dry out if the humidity is too low. Soak in lukewarm water once or twice a week. Or spray once or twice a week with a plant sprayer. Use rainwater! Water extra occasionally during hot, dry summer weather. Keep the temperature between 15-30°C (59-86°F) during the day and between 10-20°C (50-68°F) at night. Tillandsia usneoides Airplant (Moses' Beard) Tillandsia usneoides is a plant in the bromeliad family and grows primarily on trees and shrubs. The plant is native from the southeastern United States to Argentina in tropical or subtropical areas with high humidity. The plant has curled, elongated leaves 2-6 cm long and 1 mm thick that grow together like a chain and can sometimes reach a length of 1-2 meters. Tillandsia usneoides is a rootless epiphyte that absorbs water and nutrients (especially calcium) from the air and raindrops through its leaves. The flowers are very small and green, and the plant blooms once a year. Tillandsia usneoides propagates primarily through fragments that are blown away or carried by birds and left hanging on another tree. Many birds use it as nesting material. According to Native American legend, Tillandsia usneoides is the hair of a princess killed by enemies on her wedding day. The grieving groom cut off the hair and hung it in a tree. The wind carried it away, spreading it throughout the land.