Origins: Manmade in 1941, naturally occurring in Mexico, Guatemala
Bloom: All leaves turn a gorgeous pink/red color during bloom with short inflorescence and purple tubular flowers
Light: Strong indirect light, partial direct light
Ideal for: Outdoors
Water: Spray or dunk once a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours. Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 4 hours as necessary
This plant, as described by its creator, looks like a giant ionantha. This particular hybrid is very showy during bloom with its dramatic color change. Despite the shape being very similar to ionantha, it has soft and thirsty leaves like the pollen parent brachycaulos