Adaptability Evaluation of Tillandsia in Xiamen

Air plants are the general name of the genus Tillandsia in Bromeliaceae, which are distributed in America only.215 species of Tillandsia were tested in this paper.Analytic hierarchy process was used to evaluate the adaptability of the 215 Tillandsia in Xiamen Botanical Garden.135 species of Tillandsia showed good adaptability in Xiamen that got Grade 1 and Grade 2. Results of this paper could provide scientific basis and theoretical support for the cultivation of air plants varieties in China.