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Air Plant | Tillandsia Ionantha
Usually ready in 4 hours
Pickup available, usually ready in 4 hours
Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Tillandsia ionantha Mix, commonly known as the Air Plant Mix, is a collection of compact, soil-free plants with sculptural silvery-green foliage. As they mature, many Tillandsia ionantha develop beautiful red or pink colouring before producing small purple flowers. Because they absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves rather than traditional roots, theyâre perfect for creative displays, terrariums and smaller indoor spaces.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Medium Light
WATER
Soak the entire Air Plant in room-temperature water for around 20â30 minutes once a week. Afterwards, gently shake away excess water and place it upside down or somewhere with good airflow until completely dry. In particularly warm or dry rooms, it may need an additional light mist between soakings.
SOIL
No soil required. Air Plants absorb moisture and nutrients through specialised structures on their leaves called trichomes. They should never be planted in ordinary compost.
REPOT
No traditional repotting is required. Simply reposition the plant as it grows. Avoid displaying it somewhere that traps water around the base.
HUMIDITY
High
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
PET FRIENDLY
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
The most important part of Air Plant care isn't actually soaking it. It's drying it properly afterwards. Give it plenty of airflow and make sure no water remains trapped between the leaves, particularly around the base.
COMMON MISTAKE
Leaving it permanently inside a sealed terrarium or decorative container with poor airflow. Air Plants need humidity, but they also need to dry after watering. Apparently being called an Air Plant wasn't enough of a clue.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6â8 weeks if you want: ⢠A plant health check ⢠Help with watering ⢠Advice on separating pups ⢠Ideas for displaying your Air Plant
PLANT FACT
After flowering, a mature Tillandsia ionantha can produce small offsets called âpupsâ around its base. These gradually develop into new Air Plants and can eventually be separated or left together to form a larger cluster.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Mexico and Central America