Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is a member of a group of bromides called air plants. These plants have no roots, and absorb all the moisture and nutrients they need through specialized scales on their stringy leaves. Outdoors, Spanish moss gets its nutrients from dust and detritus in the air and grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11. These unusual plants are grown indoors as accents on driftwood, rocks or other decorative items. Although the flowers are inconspicuous and not particularly attractive, they have a pleasant fragrance.

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Spanish moss collected from outdoors is almost always infested with tiny insects, especially red bugs. Treat it with insecticide before bringing it into your home.
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