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Family: Bromeliaceae
(bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh) Species: ionantha (eye-oh-NAN-tha) Synonym:Pityrophyllum gracile Synonym:Tillandsia rubentifolia
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsEpiphytes Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Succulent Foliage Color Burgundy/MaroonHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)6-9 in. (15-22 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Medium PurpleBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid FallLate Fall/Early Winter Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements UnknownPatent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |