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Tillandsia 'Ionantha Red' (Air Plant)

Tillandsia 'Ionantha Red' (Air Plant)

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Meet the Tillandsia 'Ionantha Red' (Air Plant)

Tillandsia ionantha ‘Red’ is a colourful cultivar of this compact air plant species in the Bromeliad family. Native to Central America and Mexico, it grows epiphytically in warm, humid tropical forests, attaching itself to trees and branches rather than rooting in soil. Like other Tillandsia, it uses specialised leaf structures called trichomes to absorb moisture and nutrients directly from the air, an adaptation that allows it to thrive high in the forest canopy.

Why You'll Love It

  • Low-maintenance charm: Striking look without extra effort
  • Warm spot with bright but indirect sunlight
  • Like Soilless plant

Growing & Care

Warm spot with bright, indirect light away from a radiator. Water every week to every 10 days by soaking the leaves in water for 20 minutes to an hour (Make sure that you don't get the 'root' wet as this will lead to rot) Shake them afterwards to remove excess water. Make sure they are completely dry before putting back in place. High. A plant food specific to Air Plants. Left to grow, expect a spread of Up to 5-8 cm wide and a height of Up 10cm tall with time.

Repotting

Does not need repotting as not planted in soil.

A Few Things to Watch For

  • Drying out
  • Low humidity
  • Prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves
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Tillandsia 'Ionantha Red' (Air Plant) Care Tips

  • Care Difficulty

    Easy To Care For

  • Light Preference

    Warm spot with bright, indirect light away from a radiator.

  • Temperature

  • Plant Height

  • Watering

    Water every week to every 10 days by soaking the leaves in water for 20 minutes to an hour (Make sure that you don't get the 'root' wet as this will lead to rot) Shake them afterwards to remove excess water. Make sure they are completely dry before putting back in place.

  • Humidity

    High.

  • Toxicity

    Pet safe — though it's still sensible to keep foliage out of pets' reach to avoid damage

  • How Does It Grow?

    slow growers growth rate; reaching Up 10cm tall with time; Occasional, to remove dead leaves.
Tillandsia 'Ionantha Red' (Air Plant)

The Story Behind the Tillandsia 'Ionantha Red' (Air Plant)

Tillandsia ionantha ‘Red’ is a colourful cultivar of this compact air plant species in the Bromeliad family. Native to Central America and Mexico, it grows epiphytically in warm, humid tropical forests, attaching itself to trees and branches rather than rooting in soil.

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