Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Tillandsia

Species:

Tillandsia ionantha

USDA Symbol:

TIIO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

violet, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

epiphytic, no soil required

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Grows on trees, absorbs moisture from air

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require high humidity and bright indirect light; typically grown from offsets rather than seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI