Air Plant, Tillandsia ionantha Guatemala (Large) - Plant

Ionantha Guatemala (Large) is an extra adorable air plant features layers of the softest, fuzziest leaves. Absolutely unlike any other air plant. The silvery-white colored "fuzz", also known as trichomes, naturally reflects sunlight, which essentially shields the plant from direct sunlight to help it from drying out. Ionantha Guatemala is a green color air plant but at the time of bloom Its spiky, green leaves take on a reddish-maroon color with purple flowers. Air plants are mostly mistaken for being artificial as they are attractive and require no space. They produce oxygen and reduce dust. They increase the quality of the air and increase the green cover. These plants are known to improve concentration and productivity, reduce stress and boost your mood.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 3 inch (8 cm)
• Plant Spread: 2 inch (5 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Tillandsia
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 7 cm
• Flower Colour: Violet
• Bloom Time: Not defined
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Spray water once a week and keep away from direct sunlight. Place your air plants near a window. Air plants prefer warm temperatures around 15 to 30 degree Celsius. Provide Ample Air Circulation. Providing artificial lighting is helpful if your plants lack a bright corner, in the house. Air Plant careYou can propagate tillandsia from seed, but it takes two to four years to grow the plant to a suitable size for enjoyment. The best way to propagate tillandsia is through the division of the offsets, or pups. The time to do the task is during the morning hours or early afternoon. It thrives in warm, humid conditions but will do just fine in dry, desert-like environments with regular mistings.

You can also run them under a bit of water if they appear to be particularly dry. It thrives with indirect sunlight. All day direct sunlight will lead to the plant over-drying and the tips burning. The Tillandsia does not require any soakings, only mistings 2-3 times a week, more often in hot and dry conditions like that of in the desert. It also loves fluorescent lighting making them ideal for office environments.

• Sunlight: Indirect sunlight
• Watering: The Tillandsia does not require any soakings, only mistings once in a week, more often in hot and dry conditions
• Temperature: 15 to 30 degree Celsius
• Fertilizer: No need of fertilizers

Air Plant special featureAir plants are hardy, vibrant and incredible which can survive without soil and very less water.

Air Plant uses

• Ornamental Use: This elegant air plant is ideal for office environments, for home decoration, etc