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Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego'

Also Known As

  • Air Plant

Plant type

gift, perennial, bromeliad

size

  • H: 3"
  • W: 3"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego' plant details

Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego' is an evergreen perennial bromeliad or gift with blue and green foliage. In summer purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Drought tolerant once established.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego'

Plant type: perennial bromeliad or gift
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fuzzy, fine leafed foliage that is velvety grayish-green but will turn blazing orange or red with high light exposure. Displays purple and yellow flowers. 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.

Gardening facts about Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego' plant

How to Grow Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego'

  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant

Features

  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
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