This is Tillandsia recurvata, aka Texas ball moss (not a moss). Possibly the least sought after epiphyte-bromeliad. Although accused of being a tree killer, they are benign, gathering all nutrients and water through the leaves. I think they are cute and whimsical.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/hair_ofthedog
πŸ“…︎ Dec 12 2021
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Lavender Seine, Filter feeding colonial epiphytes.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/AaronOni
πŸ“…︎ Jan 13 2022
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Has anyone else noticed that Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti are the best cacti for somewhat lower light and actually do fairly well in it? Even the other epiphytes demand more light than these
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TropicalDan427
πŸ“…︎ Jan 27 2022
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This is Tillandsia recurvata, aka Texas ball moss (not a moss). Possibly the least sought after epiphyte-bromeliad. Although accused of being a tree killer, they are benign, gathering all nutrients and water through the leaves. I think they are cute and whimsical.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/hair_ofthedog
πŸ“…︎ Dec 12 2021
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Epiphyte heavy tank, what do you think?
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πŸ‘€︎ u/mottyfindles1734
πŸ“…︎ Dec 13 2021
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One more. Guy at LFS has done this a couple times, gave me a plant in terrible shape and didn’t know what it was. This is about 6 months of growth from a couple threads of melt… I’m starting to think it might be an epiphyte. Anybody know? Thank you.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/FromundaMyballz
πŸ“…︎ Dec 21 2021
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Has anyone else noticed that Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti are the best cacti for somewhat lower light and actually do fairly well in it? Even the other epiphytes demand more light than these /r/cactus/comments/se46mm…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TropicalDan427
πŸ“…︎ Jan 27 2022
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Elodea densa litorella uniflora and epiphytes in blackwater planted vase?

I'm currently building a blackwater vase/jarrarium-type thing (mostly as a wee experiment) and now the moss seems pretty well established I am onto the stage of adding other plants.

Whilst not strictly very cold water (stays at ambient temperature in heated room) I don't think it will be suitable for any plants that require 24 C or greater temps and was wondering if anyone had experience of growing elodea densa in blackwater conditions?

Also, I know litorella uniflora should do well - given that it grows pretty abundantly in and around tannin rich lochs here in Scotland - but was wondering if anyone could advice of its growth rate?

Finally, I would love to add epiphytes but am not aware of any that do OK in cooler temperatures.

Sorry for the barrage of questions, thought I'd be better posting them in one thread rather than flooding the sub! :)

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Vegetable_Top2311
πŸ“…︎ Jan 05 2022
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Has anyone else noticed that Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti are the best cacti for somewhat lower light and actually do fairly well in it? Even the other epiphytes demand more light than these /r/cactus/comments/se46mm…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TropicalDan427
πŸ“…︎ Jan 27 2022
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Here is my new 8 foot aquarium in its initial set up. I need more plants but I'm pleased with progress so far. Sump is up and running so let the cycling begin. Millenium Wood, Dragon Stone and Sand substrate with all Epiphyte plants. v.redd.it/gqawse6sgpr71
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πŸ‘€︎ u/W-Pev
πŸ“…︎ Oct 05 2021
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Finished the hardscape for a no soil, "medium tech" tank, would love some ideas for epiphyte and floating plants
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πŸ‘€︎ u/hotdogfreddie
πŸ“…︎ Dec 22 2021
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I love epiphytes. (Intrepid IV, Rodenstock Sironar-N 150, & HP5+)
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πŸ‘€︎ u/wuduwald_
πŸ“…︎ Nov 26 2021
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I got this Thrive crescent tank for 45% off at petsmart. I plan on adding a big neon pothos that’s growing out of one of my fish tanks and some more epiphytes to really bring it together. It’s going to make a great home for Dijon, my crested gecko! reddit.com/gallery/s06cyv
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πŸ‘€︎ u/sprockadoodle
πŸ“…︎ Jan 10 2022
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Epiphyte suggestions

I want to add a few epiphyte plants between rocks and/or crevices. Need suggestions.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/xXEpicSlayerXx
πŸ“…︎ Jan 06 2022
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I found an Opuntia growing as an epiphyte on a big Oak tree. I had no idea they could do that so it blew my mind!
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πŸ‘€︎ u/FAmos
πŸ“…︎ Oct 14 2021
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Finally caving and repotting my staghorn fern. Any tips on what growing medium to use? She came in dirt, but I want to transition her out of dirt since she’s an epiphyte. reddit.com/gallery/rw06jx
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πŸ‘€︎ u/housatonicduck
πŸ“…︎ Jan 04 2022
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This beautiful epiphyte I saw today:)
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ripMerlin
πŸ“…︎ Nov 07 2021
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Need to get some epiphytes for this drift wood (was told to cross post this here) v.redd.it/xtdomnh2gf181
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ASTM-F136
πŸ“…︎ Nov 23 2021
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I got this Thrive crescent tank for 45% off at petsmart. I plan on adding a big neon pothos that’s growing out of one of my fish tanks and some more epiphytes to really bring it together. reddit.com/gallery/s06b3h
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πŸ‘€︎ u/sprockadoodle
πŸ“…︎ Jan 10 2022
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For anyone who doesn’t know, rhipsalis and other cactus that are epiphytes NEED SUN. They are not low light. Bright indirect light will not cut it indoors. Outside in summer, they gotta be protected but otherwise give them sun. They aren’t slow growers everyone just grows them incorrectly w no light
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Key_Hair_5107
πŸ“…︎ Dec 09 2021
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My entire cactus collection( I only grow epiphytes) almost all photos taken at night imgur.com/gallery/7yG7YD8
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TropicalDan427
πŸ“…︎ Dec 08 2021
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Re-scape on the 6g cube, went with epiphytes only. imgur.com/QFJU9WH
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Clockwork42
πŸ“…︎ Dec 26 2021
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Semi epiphyte Aroids in full sphagnum ? What about the long term ? Details in comments
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πŸ‘€︎ u/mathildeart32
πŸ“…︎ Nov 23 2021
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My entire cactus collection( I only grow epiphytes) almost all photos taken at night imgur.com/gallery/7yG7YD8
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TropicalDan427
πŸ“…︎ Dec 08 2021
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Question - Taking the term "Epiphyte" too literally? Plant with no soil, moss, etc.

TL;DR - I have a Phalaenopsis sp. that hangs onto the side of a plastic pot. It's roots have no contact with soil, moss, or any porous material. It's grown this way for a month, just soaking and misting the roots as 'needed'... Am I good?

I got gifted a few grocery store Phals a few months ago, and have done my best to care for them. One of them is still planted in it's container and doing fine. The other had some serious issues, and I had pinned it up on a hanging plant rack I have to keep it out of the way while I fixed up a space for it. Then I forgot about it, and it started to improve. Now I soak the root in rainwater + a microdose of Orchid food every other day, and mist multiple times a day. I know this is 10000% the least efficient way of maintaining a Phal, but is working? The plant is alive, with healthier roots than before, but I have a constant feeling of "This is a bit ridiculous."
Will this plant continue to survive, given I keep it fed and watered consistently? I have multiple Tillandsia sp. and have pretty much treated it the same as them.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/HatomuraTacoma
πŸ“…︎ Oct 29 2021
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My Epiphyte Nano tank
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Dethphoenix13
πŸ“…︎ Jan 15 2022
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Ionopsis utricularioides, a twig epiphyte from the Oncidium family. reddit.com/gallery/q04quk
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πŸ‘€︎ u/poom3
πŸ“…︎ Oct 02 2021
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I got sent a couple of samples for attaching Epiphytes to, they look good enough to eat! reddit.com/gallery/pst5zk
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πŸ‘€︎ u/PotOPrawns
πŸ“…︎ Sep 21 2021
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Background plant suggestions that I maybe won’t kill? I’ve tried ludwigia and water wisteria. I can only get epiphytes and that bacopa to stay alive.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/dozamon
πŸ“…︎ Oct 08 2021
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Apparently my type is "Has cactus in the name but won't stab you".. I think they're all epiphytes? Any suggestions to add to my collection? reddit.com/gallery/qbs8b6
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πŸ‘€︎ u/MarsupialPanda
πŸ“…︎ Oct 20 2021
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Dichaea hystricina, a mini orchid from Ecuador. I love the unique foliage and growth form of this pendent epiphyte. I'm growing this in my customized grow tent, mounted on cork with sphagnum (though the plant is barely hanging onto the substrate so I should re-mount it)
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My Walstad tank/epiphyte mount combo is done! reddit.com/gallery/qn3i6j
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πŸ‘€︎ u/mrs_gurgle
πŸ“…︎ Nov 05 2021
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Need to get some epiphytes for this drift wood v.redd.it/xtdomnh2gf181
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ASTM-F136
πŸ“…︎ Nov 23 2021
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Planted epiphyte island done. Now on to the fish.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/makjac
πŸ“…︎ Apr 18 2021
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[US] TRADING: a lot of epiphytes including cynanchum/sarcostemma, dischidia, rhipsalis/epiphyllum/lepismium. Also e platyclada & ghost bones, jade satin & more. ISO: cynanchum marnieriana, other jungle cactus, large or tiny leaf hoyas, x danguyi. reddit.com/gallery/q7o5vj
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πŸ‘€︎ u/UHElle
πŸ“…︎ Oct 14 2021
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Somewhat New to Anthurium, and Not Feeling Comfortable with Keeping Epiphytes in Peaty Soil in Nursery Pots. Can I Grow Them Like My Orchids?

About 7 months ago, I got my first anthurium, and 2 months ago I picked up a second one. I've been watering very sparingly because I'd read they're proper epiphytes like my orchids (I've been keeping orchids for over a decade), and I know roots intended to wrap around trees aren't usually pleased when kept wet and oxygen-deprived. So far both are doing fine, producing new growth, and the one I've had longer even put out a second round of flowers, but I keep worrying about that very peat-heavy, absorbent, dense mix they came potted in, as it reminds me of how orchids are often sold in packed sphagnum that is only suitable for specific culture methods.

Can I pot these two up in 7" slotted terracotta orchid pots (similar size to the current nursery pots they are in now) with a mix of fir, perlite and sphagnum, like I do my orchids? The roots look to be roughly the same diameter and texture as my phalaenopsis's roots, so it seems logical they would prefer similar conditions where they can be watered often but have constant access to abundant ventilation and aeration.

Also, is there a significant risk of transition setback for them if I change the media so dramatically? Anything I can do to minimize this?

I should add that these are the rather standard, untagged garden center "flamingo flower" anthuriums (one red, one hot pink). Nothing special, but attractive none the less.

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πŸ“…︎ Dec 11 2021
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Hello fellow fish keepers. This is my 5 gallon tank for my betta. Can you please help me with some epiphyte plants that I can use here? Any suggestions for the hardscape are also welcome. Thank you :-) reddit.com/gallery/p5huko
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πŸ‘€︎ u/BLackFuRY4
πŸ“…︎ Aug 16 2021
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Beginner epiphyte-only aquascape, looking for feedback.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Court-Careful
πŸ“…︎ Aug 31 2021
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Epiphyte holder
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πŸ‘€︎ u/chocolatecinnabar
πŸ“…︎ Aug 18 2021
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A little over a year ago, someone from Reddit brought this plant to my house in addition to the plant we agreed to trade for. She saw I was an epiphyte fan and thought maybe I could save it. It was 1/3 this size, COVERED in scale, and nearly dead. Now look at itβ€”talk about a glow up!
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πŸ‘€︎ u/UHElle
πŸ“…︎ Oct 25 2021
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Have any of you tried grafting shlumbergera or rhipsalis species onto other cacti? This variety (crispata) (shown) and another (paradoxa) are slow growing and rhipsalis are epiphytes like dragon fruit. Maybe it would work? If I couldn’t use peri or San Pedro, maybe shlumbergera would work?
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Key_Hair_5107
πŸ“…︎ Nov 21 2021
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Bathroom indoor garden. Trying to mimic the layers of the forest with understory plants at the bottom and epiphytes on the wall
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πŸ‘€︎ u/that_other_geek
πŸ“…︎ Jun 19 2021
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My bathroom window filled with epiphytes. They have been here for going on 2 years now. reddit.com/gallery/qrsekq
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πŸ‘€︎ u/jackierodriguez1
πŸ“…︎ Nov 11 2021
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Epiphyte biodiversity appreciation post! This compsopogon thread grows on my Marsinia and has Oedogonium, Diatoms and dozens of other species on it. From my locally sourced high biodiversity tank. Snail grazing keeps everything balanced. reddit.com/gallery/pzdbhu
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Kollerino
πŸ“…︎ Oct 01 2021
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A little over a year ago, someone from Reddit brought this plant to my house in addition to the plant we agreed to trade for. She saw I was an epiphyte fan and thought maybe I could save it. It was 1/3 this size, COVERED in scale, and nearly dead. Now look at itβ€”talk about a glow up!
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πŸ‘€︎ u/UHElle
πŸ“…︎ Oct 25 2021
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8 month update on my epiphyte. Any recommendations to take better care of it are welcome! (pardon the mess)
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ParaChase
πŸ“…︎ Aug 14 2021
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What is this plant? Seen in a green house with lots of tropical plants and epiphytes.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Anon4425
πŸ“…︎ Sep 09 2021
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