Tillandsia Ionantha Pleiades Air Plant

Tillandsia 'Pleiades' Family Bromeliaceae Origin Central America and Mexico Environment It likes warmer, humid conditions but will do just fine in a dryer environment with regular misting do not allow water to collect in the leaf bases as this will cause the plants to rot. Good ventilation is a must Feed with dilute liquid fertilizer fortnightly. Description Tillandsia ionantha pleiades airplant, is a species of bromeliad in the genus Tillandsia. I "Pleiades" is the celestial star cluster. Ionantha pleiadesas is a small and compact cultivator. At flowering, the central bronze green leaves, lightly scurfed silver, turn scarlet red. Exerted violet flowers are 5cms long. Landscape Uses Ornamental plants which are great for attracting birds.