Air Plant. An unusual houseplant that gets all of its requirements through its arching foliage. Solitary tubular violet flowers. Max Height 12cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April to. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Tillandsias ionantha
An unusual houseplant that gets all of its requirements through its arching foliage. Solitary tubular violet flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Tillandsias |
|---|---|
| Species | ionantha |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Air Plant |
| Flower Colour | violet |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 12cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming, Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | silver |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with rain water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids |
| Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season |
| Propagation | Division, Seed |
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