Sky Plant
Tillandsia ionantha
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá
Agnes Monkelbaan
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,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- violet, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- 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
- Notes:
- Seeds are dust-like and require light for germination; surface sow on a suitable epiphytic medium.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Planet Desert (nursery)
- Planet Desert (nursery)
- Planet Desert (nursery)