Tillandsia ionantha v. Rubra
Tillandsia ionantha v. Rubra - Andy's Air Plants

Tillandsia ionantha v. Rubra

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Tillandsia ionantha v. rubra is a variety of Tillandsia ionantha which comes from Central America, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. It grows as an epiphyte up in the tree canopies and on scrub bushes. It grows in hot and dry environments and so is well adapted to drought and full sun.

Ionantha is from the Greek 'Ion' meaning purple, and 'Anthos' which means flower. When the ionantha's come into their flowering process they color up really well turning fiery red, and then will produce the lovely purple, tubular flowers, then they will produce pups or offsets around the base which will grow and flower again when they reach maturity which is generally one year.

There are many many sub-species and varieties of ionantha, which makes them very collectible. They are very popular due to their ease of growing, vibrant display and the fact that they are so versatile.

Here is Tillandsia ionantha v. rubra which colors up a fantastic bright red and then produces its lovely purple flowers.

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Ali
Box of delights

Thanks to Andy for an amazing box of air plants! Much more there than I expected, there were some beautiful plants added to my parcel for free! Always packed and labelled very well.

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Airplant freshee
Plants looked good but

I ordered a few, all looked good, half died because of my inexperience, but bought more and I've manage to save the rest. Its a learning curve. But yeah plants are nice, do not over water at the base ,drain always after soaking. and spray lightlyb regularly. Good luck

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JAY
Brite side

My Tillandsia are very nice plants , good value and for me have given such pleasure, one has flowered , something I have waited years to achieve . Thank you Andy’s air plants , I keep them in a bright bathroom which they like.

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Ray
Fantastic air plants

Best quality air plants from a caring supplier.

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Amanda Green
Good plant

I am very pleased with the plant. Good size and healthy.