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CategoryHouseplant
GenusTillandsia
FamilyBromeliaceae
Acquired fromEbay (wolfgangzieseniss)
In the collection sinceSep 24, 2026
Kept inBalcony
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- 🪴PotOther
- 🔧SystemOther system
About the species
Tillandsia ionantha Rubra Planch.
- Native distribution
- The natural distribution area of the Tillandsia ionantha species is Mexico and Central America. The 'Rubra' horticultural variety does not have a distinct natural distribution are…
- Natural habitat
- The species has an epiphytic lifestyle, settling on tree branches and rocky surfaces. In its natural habitats, it utilizes moisture from air humidity and precipitation.
- Height / growth form
- A compact, dense, rosette-growing, small-sized atmospheric bromeliad. Mature specimens typically reach a height and width of about 10 cm.
- Flowering period
- It can flower in spring and summer. Before flowering, the leaves exhibit vibrant red or pink coloration. Its flowers are tubular, violet-blue or purplish, developing from reddish …
Care summary
Tillandsia ionantha Rubra
Waterlowparent species data
Lightfull sunparent species dataHumiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature10 °Cparent species dataNo dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data
No monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Tillandsia tip: Soak it weekly for 20 minutes, then let it dry upside down within 4 hours.
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✓Not known to be toxic 🐱 🐶 🧒details →
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