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Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra'
Also Known As
- Air Plant
Plant type
gift, bromeliad
size
- H: 3"-8"
- W: 2"-8"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra' plant details
Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra' is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 'Rubra'
- Plant type: bromeliad or gift
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, monocarpic, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
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Gardening facts about Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra' plant
How to Grow Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Air Plant
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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
aka Air Plant
Plant Type
Gift, Bromeliad
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 3"-8"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
aka Air Plant
Plant Type
Gift, Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-12"
Width: 4"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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