Bring home the tropical breeze into your home with this exotic Hawaiian variety of Tillandsia,
also known as the ~Ionantha Fuego Red~ Air Plant.
This low-maintenance houseplant comes as a bare root seedling, with clumping growth habit, and slow growth rate. It thrives in temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical climates, making it perfect for indoor display.
The air-purifying and pet-safe plant features light watering needs and low sun exposure requirements. With its vibrant red color and summer-spring season of interest, it adds a touch of color to any indoor space.
This plant comes with one bare root plant and belongs to the Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego': A small, dependable air plant with fuzzy leaves. This variety can flush with bright red or orange tones when it receives direct sunlight in the morning or early afternoon.
Tillandisa ionantha 'Fuego' is a cultivar of T. ionantha that is known for the fire red coloration displayed in adult plants.
Air Plants (Tillandsia) - Care Information
Tillandsias are low-maintenance plants that require no soil, just plenty of water, sunlight, and airflow. There are three main watering strategies: mist generously 3-7 times a week, submerge completely 2-4 times a week, or soak for 1-2 hours once a week. To prevent rot, shake excess water out of crevices and give enough airflow for the plant to dry within 4 hours. Air plants need all the indirect sunlight they can get and should only be kept in low-light rooms temporarily. They can tolerate direct sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon, and it can even bring out brighter pigments in the leaves. Arrange them with sand, sea glass, rocks, or shells, but avoid absorptive materials like soil and moss.