Wall displayed airplants at the Bardessono Hotel
A very nice indoor vertical garden designed for a space without irrigation or drainage at the platinum LEED certified Bardessono hotel in Yountville, California.The simple solution uses airplants (Tillandsia, members of the Bromeliad family) attached to metal rods which protrude from the wall. The visual effect of hundreds of Tillandsia "floating" within these alcoves is striking. And while some of the plants will need to be changed out occasionally, it is a much more sustainable solution than the typical hotel lobby floral display.
Link: Thigmotropism
| Designers: | Kevin Smith |
| Flora Grubb | |
| Boor Bridges Architecture |
Article: NYT
Location: L+L Maps - Bardessono Hotel
Tillandsia are epiphytes, absorbing all the nutrients and moisture they need through their leaves; roots only serve to anchor the plants. These wall gardens at the Bardessono are watered by misting; it takes about half a gallon of water per alcove, and less than a cup of water falls into the drip pan fitted at the base of each display.
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