Air Plant Bareroot Tillandsia Funckiana

Tillandsia Vanhyningii – Rare Elegance in the Air

Elevate your plant collection with the unique and stunning Tillandsia vanhyningii. This rare air plant is known for its elongated leaves and striking architectural form, making it a favorite among plant enthusiasts and collectors alike. Perfect for mounting, terrariums, or minimalist displays, it’s both a conversation starter and a low-maintenance beauty. The plant will produce new baby plants called "pups" at its base, which will repeat the cycle by growing, blooming once, and producing pups of their own.

Why You'll Love It:
🌿 Unique Shape: Long, silvery-green leaves with a graceful, cascading growth pattern.
✨ Rare & Exotic: A highly sought-after addition to any air plant collection.
🌞 Easy Care: Thrives with bright, indirect light and simple watering routines.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight.
• Watering: Mist the plant at least twice a week especially by the root area.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.

The Tillandsia Vanhyningii is perfect for those looking to add a rare, elegant, and pet-friendly plant to their home or workspace.

Botanical Name

Tillandsia funkiana

Common Names

Funkiana Air Plant

Plant Type

Epiphytic Perennial

Mature Size

Up to 4–12 inches when fully grown

Sun Exposure

Bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight

Soil Type

No soil required; thrives when mounted or displayed openly

Watering

Soak in water for 20–30 minutes once a week; mist between waterings if needed

Humidity

Prefers moderate to high humidity with good air circulation

Bloom Time

Occasionally; blooms once when mature

Flower Color

Red to orange tubular flowers

Hardiness Zones

Zone 9–11; ideal as an indoor plant in cooler climates

Native Area

Venezuela

Toxicity

Pet Friendly; non-toxic to cats and dogs

Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.

We monitor the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.

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