Tillandsia ionantha

'Rubra'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) 'Rubra'

[ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)
[ Etymology ] rubra in Latin (red)

The entire foliage turns pinkish red not only during the flowering period but also cultivating in the sunny places.

[ Width ] 11 - 13 cm
[ Height ] 9 cm, Flowering 10 cm
[ Petal ] Violet C80 M100 Y20 K30
[ Leaf (Tip) ] Red C0 M80 Y40 K10
[ Leaf (Base) ] Yellow green C20 M0 Y60 K10
[ Flower ] March - June
[ Flower ] for 6 days, every 2 - 5 years

2nd Plant 2015 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ionantha Guatemala form
[ Cultivar ] 'Rubra'

Cultivation

Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
May 2025 A foliage of 2-foliage clump flowered.

Jul. 2024 An offset began to grow at the base of the flowered foliage.
May 2024 A foliage of 2-foliage clump flowered.

May 2023 Roots began to grow.

May 2022 An offset began to grow at the base of the flowered foliage.
Apr. 2022 Roots began to grow.
Mar. 2022 A foliage of 2-foliage clump flowered.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
May 2021 The foliage flowered in 2017 died and was removed.
Apr. 2021 Roots began to grow.

Sep. 2020 2 offsets keep growing.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Jul. 2019 An offset began to grow from each foliage.
Jun. 2019 It flowered.
May 2019 A root began to grow.
Jan. 2019 Leaves began to turn red.

Jul. 2018 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Jul. 2017 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jun. 2017 It flowered.
May 2017 Roots began to grow.

Dec. 2016 The entire foliage turned beautiful pink.

Oct. 2015 Tips of all leaves turned beautiful pink.
Sep. 2015 Leaves turned beautiful pink.
Sep. 2015 A root began to grow.
Jul. 2015 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Jun. 2008 A root began to grow.

Oct. 2006 The original foliage died and was removed.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jun. 2006 An offset began to grow.
Jan. 2006 It flowered.

Dec. 2005 Leaves turned beautiful pink.
Oct. 2005 It keeps growing.

Dec. 2004 Leaf tips turned bright red.