Tillandsia ionantha var. ionantha

Tillandsia ionantha var. ionantha belongs to the bromeliad family and originates from South America, especially Mexico and Nicaragua. In Germany, Tillandsias are also known as air carnations or desert tillandsias. Because Tillandsia ionantha var. ionantha is not very demanding, it is ideal for beginners.

Appearance

The Tillandsia ionantha var. ionantha has green leaves. When it blooms, the Tillandsia develops violet flowers with yellow stamens, but it can take several years before it begins to bloom.

Care

Tillandsia ionantha var. ionantha needs a bright, semi-shaded location and is not suitable for the garden. It's best to submerge the Tillandsia in rainwater once a week, immersing the entire plant, and then allow it to dry. Ensure that no water remains in the leaf rosette and add suitable fertilizer every other time during summer. Another way to water the Tillandsia is to mist it several times a week. If rainwater is unavailable, either let tap water sit in a bowl overnight or mix it with distilled water; this prevents calcification of the Tillandsia. You can tell if Tillandsias are thirsty by the leaves rolling up when they become too dry.

Name: Tillandsia ionantha var. ionantha, also known as Tillandsia ionantha ionantha.

Family: Bromeliaceae

Origin: Tillandsia ionantha var. ionantha originally comes from South America, especially from Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Appearance

Color: Green leaves arranged in a rosette shape, which turn red under high levels of sunlight.

Flowering: When flowering, the Tillandsia develops purple flowers with yellow stamens.

Size: Ø 4-6cm; Height: 5-7cm

Care

Location: The Tillandsia ionantha var. ionantha needs a semi-shaded location that is bright. It is not suitable for the garden.

Watering: The best way to water the Tillandsia is to submerge it in rainwater every two weeks and then let it dry again, or spray it with water several times a week. Make sure that water never collects in the leaves.

Substrate: Tillandsias should not be placed in moist soil; mineral substrate, sand, or even no substrate is more suitable.

Propagation: Tillandsias can be propagated through pollination and seed formation. Since they are not self-pollinating, pollen from another plant of the same species must be transferred using a fine brush. The formation of pups is the second propagation method for Tillandsias. Tillandsias often form pups, i.e., new plants, on the stem of the mother plant; this is especially necessary because the mother plant dies after flowering.

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Note: All of our Tillandsias come from greenhouse cultivation and not from wild populations!

Note: Sizes and shapes may vary for plants, as each plant is unique. This is especially true in winter or when availability is low. The color also varies depending on the season.