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