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Air Plant Tillandsia ionantha Lilac
Air Plant Tillandsia ionantha Lilac
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$8.00 USD
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$8.00 USD
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šæ Tillandsia ionantha 'Lilac' Overview
Tillandsia ionantha 'Lilac' is a beautiful air plant prized for its compact size, silvery-green foliage, and vibrant lilac-purple blooms. This easy-care variety requires no soil, making it a unique and versatile addition to any home, office, or plant collection. Perfect for terrariums, driftwood displays, and decorative holders, it offers beauty with minimal maintenance.
⨠Appearance
- Compact rosette of silvery-green leaves
- Soft, fuzzy foliage covered in tiny trichomes
- Leaves blush shades of pink or red before blooming
- Produces striking lilac-purple tubular flowers
- Typically grows 2ā4 inches tall and wide
- Forms offsets ("pups") after flowering, creating a clumping display over time
āļø Light
- Prefers bright, indirect light
- Can tolerate gentle morning sun
- Avoid prolonged harsh afternoon sunlight
š§ Water
- Soak in room-temperature water for 20ā30 minutes once a week
- Mist between soakings if your home is especially dry
- Shake off excess water after soaking and allow the plant to dry completely upside down within a few hours
- Increase watering frequency during hot or dry conditions
š”ļø Temperature & Humidity
- Ideal temperature: 50ā90°F
- Prefers moderate to high humidity
- Protect from freezing temperatures
- Enjoys good air circulation after watering
š± Growing & Care
- No soil required
- Display in glass globes, terrariums, driftwood, shells, or decorative holders
- Fertilize monthly with a diluted air plant fertilizer during the growing season
- Produces pups after flowering, allowing the plant to form attractive clusters
š¾ Pet Safety
- Generally considered non-toxic to pets
š Why Collectors Love It
- Beautiful lilac-purple blooms
- Easy-care, soil-free plant
- Compact size perfect for creative displays
- Produces pups, creating larger clumps over time šæ
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