BajaNomad - Plants growing on the wire

Plants growing on the wire

Frank - 9-27-2005 at 08:56 PM

I was reading Judy's post on birds and it reminded me of something I saw on the way through Constitution. Up on the electrical wires there is some sort of plant growing on/in the wire. Anyone have any info on them? It will help with my tour guide voice :spingrin:

Sallysouth - 9-27-2005 at 09:09 PM

Frank, that is sooo funny that you asked this Q, as I relate it to those birds! Those plants are actually air plants and thrive on the moisture from the air. I'm sorry I didn't do some research before I replied to your posts, but they also attach themselves to trees and other plants in Costa Rica. You can buy them at say, Home Depot, and grow them without soil.They only need to be misted, but can die if you don't know how to take care of them (guilty!)I'll bet Elgatoloco has some more info on them.... :spingrin:

[Edited on 9-28-2005 by Sallysouth]

Frank - 9-27-2005 at 09:18 PM

Air plant ? I know the type, even have a few, but it didnt even enter my mind with all of that microwave heat out there. 1 more surprising fact to add to the trip down. Thanks!

bajaden - 9-27-2005 at 10:46 PM

I knew a few air heads, but never an air plant. I wonder what air heads thrive on. :lol:

bajajudy - 9-28-2005 at 06:31 AM

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Originally posted by bajaden
I wonder what air heads thrive on. :lol:

Vacuums

Diver - 9-28-2005 at 06:36 AM

Judy,

How cruel !. You know that vacuums are fatal to air-heads!

Compressors or leaf-blowers are used to treat most air-head illnesses. :lol:

wilderone - 9-28-2005 at 08:32 AM

Tillandsia

Natalie Ann - 9-28-2005 at 08:34 AM

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Originally posted by wilderone
Tillandsia

Does it get that sweet little spikey maroon purple bloom when it's on the wire?

Jack Swords - 9-28-2005 at 07:31 PM

Wilderone has it nailed. Tillandsia recurva or ball moss. Actually not a moss, but a pineapple relative surviving on moisture in the air (especially fogs). I have permit collected species from Baja, Costa Rica, and mainland Mexico. In the Yucatan they completely cover the wires and many tree branches. Also found in the mountains around Guadalajara. The Tillandsia from Baja bloom here in Nipomo (CA) with a blue flower. Here they must be hosed down weekly to survive. Many different Tillandsias are available in the nursery trade, but it is difficult to determine a location of origin.

Frank - 9-28-2005 at 08:31 PM

I have yet to ask a question on the board that hasnt had a answer given. Thanks !!!!!!!!!

Sharksbaja - 9-28-2005 at 11:21 PM

What powers and drives nanogears?

Oh, yeah....

Sharksbaja - 9-28-2005 at 11:23 PM

I've noticed them too. Pretty gnarly lookin' and ropey.

Pineapples??? :?:

Baja&Back - 9-30-2005 at 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by Jack Swords
Wilderone has it nailed. Tillandsia recurva or ball moss. Actually not a moss, but a pineapple relative surviving on moisture in the air (especially fogs). I have permit collected species from Baja, Costa Rica, and mainland Mexico.

Oops. Are we supposed to have a permit for all the ball mosses my wife collected last year? They do OK here in Vancouver - must be the rain! :?: