Tillandsia ionantha - The Blushing Air Plant
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Tillandsia ionantha is a small species native to Central America and Mexico, where it grows in semi-arid regions, tropical forests, and occasionally on exposed cliffs. It forms a compact rosette of narrow leaves covered in fine trichomes. During its flowering cycle, the inner leaves often blush red or orange, followed by the emergence of violet tubular flowers. This species is highly variable, with numerous regional forms differing in size, leaf texture, and intensity of colour change.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright filtered light or partial sun is ideal
- Water: Rinse or soak 2–4 times per week, depending on humidity
- Humidity: Prefers 50–70% relative humidity
- Media: Grows well mounted or placed in an open terrarium
- Temperature: Tolerates 10–30°C; protect from frost
- Fertiliser: Apply diluted bromeliad fertiliser once a month
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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Size: Small
