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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Green foliage with pink tips. Deep purple bloom.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-9"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 3"-8"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-12"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Tillandsia albida

    aka Air Plant

    Plant Type

    Gift, Bromeliad

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 3"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Tillandsia albida flower by Timm Stolten
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