Tillandsia ionantha, Airplant 6cm (Sold Individually)
Tillandsia ionantha, commonly known as the Air Plant, is a compact and charming epiphytic species prized for its silvery-green foliage that blushes vibrant red when in bloom. Low-maintenance and soil-free, it thrives on bright light, good air circulation, and occasional misting, making it perfect for terrariums, decorative displays, or minimalist indoor arrangements. With its ability to produce striking purple tubular flowers, T. ionantha adds a unique, sculptural beauty to any space.
Why We Like It:
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Striking Colour Change: Leaves blush red when ready to flower.
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Soil-Free Simplicity: Thrives without soil—ideal for creative displays.
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Compact & Decorative: Perfect for terrariums, mounts, and indoor ornaments.
What to Know:
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Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun.
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Watering: Mist 2–3 times weekly or soak for 20 minutes every 7–10 days.
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Airflow: Requires good air circulation to prevent rot.
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Temperature: Keep in warm rooms (15–26°C).
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Feeding: Use a very diluted bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser monthly.
Flower Color:
Purple
Flowering Months:
March
April
May
Height and Spread:
At full growth, Tillandsia ionantha reaches approximately 5–10 cm in height × 5–8 cm in spread, forming a compact, sculptural rosette ideal for indoor decoration.
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
A postal fee of €4.00 applies for any seed order. It does not apply to bulbs or seed potatoes or large boxes of wildflower seeds.
Nationwide Shipping Max Weight 27kg (including Northern Ireland) €9.00
This offer applies to most of our products online such as Christmas, plants, gardening, aquatic and pet products. Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed. In this instance, a member of our team will contact you. Our courier company delivers Monday to Friday and not weekends.
Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
If you have ordered compost, furniture that we stock here in Newlands, BBQ or if your order is overweight or bulky, we will personally deliver to Dublin and parts of Co. Kildare or 25Km radius from where we are based.
Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
