Tillandsia Ionantha Air Plant
Tillandsia lonantha are known for their thick, curving leaves and for being one of the most attractive of the Tillandsia Species of air plants.
Type: Air Plant | Size: Can live for several years and will flower once in their lifetime., 15 to 20cm
How to grow and care for Tillandsia Ionantha:
What soil should I use for Tillandsia Ionantha plants?
No soil required as air plants absorb water through their leaves.
Ideal Lighting Conditions for Tillandsia Ionantha:
Bright direct light
Ideal Temperatue Conditions for Tillandsia Ionantha:
Prefer warm sunny conditions.
Ideal Watering Conditions for Tillandsia Ionantha:
Mist the plant with lukewarm water once or twice every week.
Ideal Humidity Conditions for Tillandsia Ionantha:
60% to 72%
Growing Tillandsia Ionantha in terrariums:
Air plants in general are stunning fets of nature and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Air plants are epiphytes so they don’t need soil to survive, and absorb water through their leaves. Air plants work well in open terrariums as one of the best ways to water them is a quick dunk in some clean water then allowing to dry.
Air plants generally do better in open terrariums, allowing for easier access for quick watering, and avoidiing allowing the air plant to rot away in high moisture environments, a risk in closed terrariums.
Common issues: Drying out if not watered, not receiving enough sunlight, and overwatering or humidity that is too high.
Propogation: Propagate tillandsia lonantha with seed or pups.
Where to buy Tillandsia Ionantha:
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