Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Tillandsia ionantha form by Daderot

    Photo by Daderot

    This work has been released into the public domain by its author.

    Show all photos

    Tillandsia ionantha

    Also Known As

    • Air Plant

    Plant type

    gift, bromeliad

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

    More Options

    Tillandsia ionantha plant details

    Tillandsia ionantha is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia ionantha

    Plant type: bromeliad or gift
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia ionantha

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tillandsia ionantha has fuzzy, fine-leafed foliage that is velvety grayish-green but will turn red with high light exposure. Approximately 1-3″ long. This is an air plant, so no soil needed! To care for them, simply soak in water for up to 10 minutes every one to two weeks, then hang upside down to fully dry. None of our Tillandsia are harvested from the wild! They are all self-propagated in a nursery environment.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Tillandsia ionantha plant

    How to Grow Tillandsia ionantha

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Tillandsia for your garden

    Tillandsia gardneri

    aka Tillandsia cambuquirensis, Tillandsia fluminensis, Tillandsia regnellii, Tillandsia venusta, Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Bromeliad

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-9"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia gardneri foliage, form by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    Tillandsia aeranthos

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 3"-8"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia aeranthos flower by Karl Gercens III
    View Plant

    Tillandsia aeranthos x bergeri

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-12"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia aeranthos x bergeri foliage, form by Cactus Jungle
    View Plant

    Tillandsia albertiana

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 2"-12"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia albertiana flower, foliage by laurent houmeau
    View Plant

    Tillandsia albida

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia albida flower by Timm Stolten
    View Plant
    +46 more Tillandsia
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved