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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.

Gardening facts about Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra' plant

How to Grow Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra'

  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
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