Tillandsia ionantha Apretado BRT
Tillandsia ionantha Apretado BRT
Tillandsia ionantha Apretado BRT

Tillandsia ionantha Apretado BRT

Regular price $25.00 Sale

Origins: Cultivar of the Mexican form of ionantha originally described by Pam Koide

Bloom: Blushing red foliage gives way to purple tubular flowers directly from center of plant, typical ionantha bloom structure

Light: Strong indirect or filtered light, some direct light okay

Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 4 hours as necessary

 

One of my favorite forms of ionantha.  It has short, thick, succulent leaves.  Tends to grow longer than most ionanthas, it is seemingly caulescent or semi caulescent.  The leaves have a brightness to them that is unmatched in the species.  A must have for collectors and ionantha fans