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Rootless gardens

  • Publish On 18 January 2022
  • Pierre Kerrand
  • 4 minutes

Pierre Kerrand is a nursery manager specializing in the cultivation of plants of the Tillandsia genus. These are specifically selected for better adaptation to our latitudes and to meet our needs. They produce colorful flowers and can withstand both drought and moisture, as well as variable temperatures. They require no maintenance and, most importantly, thrive without any need for soil and are very effective at remediating air pollution.

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