https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_moss
Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon large trees in tropical and subtropical climates. It is native to much of Mexico, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Central America, South America, the Southern United States, and West Indies.It has been naturalized in Queensland ().It is known as "grandpa's beard" in French Polynesia.

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/tillandsia-usneoides-spanish-moss
Spanish Moss is an epiphytic perennial (grows on trees) showcasing a cascading or draping growth habit. It features slender, thread-like stems covered with scale-like, silver-gray leaves. This gives the plant a ghostly, beard-like appearance as it hangs from tree branches. Native: Native to the southeastern United States, Central America, South

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/67807/10-things-you-should-know-about-spanish-moss
7. Spanish moss seeds float. The seeds of the moss have feathery appendages like dandelion seeds. This allows them to float through the air until they land on a good spot to grow: another tree. 8

https://gardenbeast.com/spanish-moss-guide/
The tissue of Spanish moss can store an impressive amount of water that will help the plant survive droughts. After rain or after being watered, the tissues of Spanish moss plump up and the plant seems more green. As the water is being absorbed and used by the plant, the colour starts to change to a silvery grey.

https://houseplantcentral.com/tillandsia-usneoides-care-info/
An important part of Spanish moss care is figuring out the right balance in lighting. Because Spanish moss naturally grows in and under tree canopies, it isn't used to being blasted with direct sunlight. Although it should be able to take some sun, especially in non-tropical areas, try to limit it to morning and evening.

https://mossandstonegardens.com/blog/spanish-moss-handbook-everything-you-need-to-know/
Spanish Moss (Tillandsia Usneoides) is one of the most recognizable moss species and oldest living organism on earth. During humid weather the moss grows and hangs down from the tree. Spanish moss mainly affects live oaks and yaupon trees. It is thought that Spanish moss grows on certain trees as a host to get nutrients and water from them.

https://plantnative.org/care-of-spanish-moss.htm
Watering and Moisture. Spanish moss is a type of air plant that absorbs moisture and nutrients from the air. It does not require soil to grow, but it does need to be hydrated regularly. It is important to mist the plant with water at least once a week to keep it moist. Rainwater is ideal for watering Spanish moss, as it is free of chemicals

https://www.epicgardening.com/spanish-moss-tillandsia-usneoides/
Spanish moss is an epiphytic plant and a flowering plant. It lives on other plants rather than in soil. Unlike parasitic plants, Spanish moss does no harm to the oaks and cypress trees it calls home. Growing Spanish moss, therefore, requires some form of tree-like growing medium.

https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-spanish-moss/
Grow Spanish moss in a light, humid environment such as a bathroom. Avoid direct sunlight as this can scorch and dry out the leaves. As it's an epiphyte, the plant doesn't need compost to grow, so fix it to a piece of wood or other frame, from which it can hang down like it would naturally from a tree. If its growing environment is humid enough

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f427
Tillandsia usneoides, commonly called Spanish moss, is an epiphytic, fibrous and rootless perennial (bromelliad family) that typically wraps around and droops from branches or slabs of bark of host trees. It is noted for having stringy gray stems (1/32" in diameter) and narrow linear fuzzy gray leaves (to 2-3" long). Stems extend downward

https://www.britannica.com/plant/Spanish-moss
Spanish moss, ( Tillandsia usneoides ), epiphyte (a nonparasitic plant that is supported by another plant and has aerial roots exposed to the humid atmosphere) of the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae). It is found in southern North America, the West Indies, and Central and South America. The silvery-gray plant often grows in large, beardlike masses.

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tillandsia-usneoides/
Spanish moss is an 'air plant' in the bromeliad family. It is noted for its weeping silver leaves that dangle down from old or dead trees. It is often found near rivers, lakes, and ponds. It is native to the southeastern USA from NC to Texas along the coastal plain in high humidity areas.

https://airplantshop.com/blogs/air-plant-care/spanish-moss-tillandsia-usneiodes-its-many-uses
Yes! Spanish moss is a living epiphyte and like other air plants, it uses its roots to attach to trees and collects nutrients from the air, rain, and debris with its fuzzy hair-like trichomes.Here in the United States, Tillandsia usneoides seems to prefer both the Southern Live Oak and Bald Cypress trees which have unusually high rates of foliar mineral leaching (calcium, magnesium, potassium

https://balconygardenweb.com/how-to-grow-spanish-moss-spanish-moss-care-and-growing/
For growing Spanish moss in a container, a hanging basket with a diameter of around 6-8 inches can work well. Note: Spanish moss doesn't have an extensive root system, so a shallow container can work well. Hanging baskets, wire frames, or other open containers can provide good air circulation and mimic the natural growth habit of Spanish moss.

https://www.wildflowersoftexas.com/tillandsnia-usneoides/
In conclusion, Tillandsia usneoides, or Spanish Moss, is a captivating epiphytic plant that graces many trees and structures across Texas. Its ability to thrive without soil and its role in supporting local wildlife make it a fascinating addition to any garden or landscape. So, the next time you stumble upon the elegant drapery of Spanish Moss

https://www.gardeningchannel.com/how-to-grow-spanish-moss/
How To Cultivate and Care for Spanish Moss Ideal Growing Conditions. The biggest requirement needed as an air plant is a tree or shrub to grow from. Spanish moss also needs the warm humidity of a tropical or subtropical climate to thrive. Because of its climate preferences, Spanish moss grows best in zones seven through 11.

https://www.wikihow.life/Grow-Spanish-Moss
2. Spray the moss every other day with lukewarm water. Fill a bottle with lukewarm water and spritz it over the surface of your plant. You don't need to get the moss dripping wet—instead, wet the surface so the moss is moist. Try doing this once every other day, so the plants stays consistently damp. [8]

https://www.lazynaturalist.com/spanish-moss-tillandsia-usneoides/
Spanish moss ( Tillandsia usneoides) is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon large trees in tropical and subtropical climates. It is native to much of Mexico, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Central America, South America, the Southern United States, and West Indies. It has been naturalized in Queensland ( Australia ).

https://thehouseplantguru.com/2022/10/19/how-to-grow-and-care-for-spanish-moss/
Propagation of Spanish moss. Spanish moss can be propagated by seed or division. Small pieces of it can grow into large plants so it can be pulled apart. It flowers with tiny yellow-green flowers and if pollinated, produces seeds. These disperse by floating on small threads on the seeds, which act like parachutes.

https://explorebeaufortsc.com/eleven-facts-you-need-to-know-about-spanish-moss/
Spanish moss receives all of its nutrients and moisture from the air and is not considered a parasite to the tree, it only uses the tree for support. The only damage it may cause is by breaking a weak limb. When the moss absorbs moisture its weight can increase tenfold. If there is enough bloated moss on a thin, weak, or dead limb it can cause

https://blog.davey.com/whats-growing-on-my-tree-spanish-moss-or-ball-moss/
This moss is more gray-green in color, and you may see it on tree branches or telephone wires. It grows in clumps that can be 6 to 10 inches in diameter on a variety of tree species. So Spanish moss can be identified as more pendant strands, while ball moss appears as more tufted balls.

https://www.airplantsupplyco.com/blogs/articles/6168524-spanish-moss-tillandsia-usneoides
Spanish moss is a specific species of air plant. The botanical name is Tillandsia Usneoides. All the air plants that we sell on our site are in the genus Tillandsia. A broader definitions which encompasses air plants are epiphytes, plants that derive sustenance from the surrounding air. Epipytes are not parasitic or directly harmful to their host.

https://www.plantanswers.com/garden_column/mar03/3.htm
Ball moss, Spanish moss, lichens and mistletoe are commonly found growing on shade trees in Texas. Of these, only mistletoe is classed as a parasitic plant on ornamental shade trees. Lichens, ball moss, and Spanish moss, although found on trees, are not feeding on the tree, but only using the tree for support.