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Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001629

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Bromeliales Family: Bromeliaceae Genus: Tillandsia Species: Tillandsia ionantha

Common Names add Sky Plant edit | delete Air Plant edit | delete Blushing Bride edit | delete Plant Types edit Epiphytic Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Subtropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit   Flowering Start edit April   Flowering End edit June   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Wall/Trellis Greenhouse Indoor Miniature/Fairy Garden Tropical Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade   Soil Types edit   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Purple   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division   Skill Level edit Some Experience   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below The aerial roots are for holding the plant in place, similar to an orchid. edit | delete This plant absorbs moisture through the white scaly trichomes on its' leaves. edit | delete This plant has no roots, and should not be planted in a pot of soil. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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