Tillandsia Ionantha Fuego Air Plant
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☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Gentle morning sunlight is beneficial, but avoid harsh afternoon sun that can dry out or scorch the leaves.
💧 Water: Soak in room temperature water for 20 to 30 minutes once or twice a week, adjusting for temperature and humidity. Shake off excess water and allow the plant to dry completely within 4 hours to prevent rot.
🌡️ Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity with good airflow. Increase watering frequency during hot, dry weather.
🌡️ Temperature: Thrives between 60 and 85°F. Protect from frost and temperatures below 50°F.
🌱 Soil: No soil needed! Air plants absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves. Display in an open holder or mount with plenty of airflow.
🌿 Growth: A unique tropical plant with leaves that grow in beautiful rosettes or sculptural shapes. Some varieties develop colorful blooms and produce offsets called pups that grow into new air plants.
✨ Mature Size: Typically 2 to 12 inches tall, depending on the variety.
🐾 Pet Friendly: ✅ Non Toxic to cats and dogs.
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Tillandsia Ionantha Fuego – A Burst of Fiery Beauty
Standing at 1"-2" in height. This little plant will thrive and grow! Add a spark of vibrant color to your collection with the Tillandsia Ionantha Fuego, one of the most striking air plants you'll ever find. Known for its fiery red and orange hues, this unique plant brings tropical energy and charm to any space.
Features:
🌿 Low Maintenance: No soil needed – just mist or soak, and you're good to grow!
🔥 Fiery Transformation: Watch its leaves shift from green to blazing red during its bloom cycle.
🌟 Compact Size: Perfect for terrariums, driftwood displays, or hanging arrangements.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant enthusiast or a first-time air plant owner, the Ionantha Fuego makes a stunning addition to your collection. Its vibrant colors and easy care routine make it ideal for brightening your home or gifting to a loved one.
Care Tips:
- Bright, indirect light
- Mist 2–3 times a week especially by the root area.
- Allow proper air circulation to keep it thriving
Bring the warmth and energy of the Tillandsia Ionantha Fuego into your life today!
Plant Care
- Botanical Name
- Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego'
- Common Names
- Air Plants
- Plant Type
- Epiphytic Perennial
- Mature Size
- 2 to 3 inches
- Sun Exposure
- Bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight
- Soil Type
- No soil required; can be mounted on various surfaces
- Watering
- Soak in water for 20-30 minutes once a week; misting is optional
- Humidity
- Prefers moderate to high humidity
- Bloom Time
- Blooms once in its lifetime, typically during maturity
- Flower Color
- Bright red with hints of purple and pink
- Hardiness Zones
- Zone 9-11; often grown indoors in all climates
- Native Area
- Central and South America, Southern United States
- Toxicity
- Pet Friendly; non-toxic to cats and dogs
Shipping & Return
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.
You can visit our shipping policy to learn more.
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Will place in a terrarium with rocks and orchid bark!!!!
I like these little air plants very much. I love to put them in different little odd containers around the house. This one came timely and was well packaged.
Very colorful and showed up in great condition