Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Tillandsia ionantha or Sky plant, is a species of air plant that can change color, such as red or green, and can flower. This epiphytic can grow up to 12 inches tall, usually grows outdoors, and is easy to take care of because it does not need much water. Just soak it in water for 15 minutes every 1 or 2 weeks.
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Sky plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tillandsia ionantha
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Genus
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Tillandsia
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Family
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Bromeliaceae
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Order
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Poales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants).
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants). |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
8 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants), when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) Native Region |
Find out where the Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plants) plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
South America
Central America
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