{"product_id":"air-plant-ionantha-copy","title":"Air Plant, Tillandsia Cotton King","description":"\u003cp\u003eTillandsia ionantha is a beloved miniature air plant that grows entirely without soil, drawing moisture and nutrients through silvery scales on its slender leaves. Forming a compact rosette, it dramatically blushes from green to fiery red or pink as it prepares to bloom, sending out vivid tubular purple flowers. Tiny, versatile and low-maintenance, it can be displayed in glass globes, on driftwood, in shells or simply set on a shelf. Perfect for bright Indian interiors and balconies, ionantha needs only regular misting or soaking and good air movement, making it an ideal beginner air plant and gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromeliaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico and Central America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 cm rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilvery-green leaves, blushing red at bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple-violet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnce at maturity, mainly spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical epiphyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMist 2-3x weekly or soak 20-30 min weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone; epiphyte grown soil-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-32 C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high; more in dry air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute bromeliad\/air-plant feed monthly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim dried leaf tips and spent flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone; mount or display loose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffsets (pups) after flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRare; scale occasionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic, pet-safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Displayed soil-free in terrariums, glass globes, mounted on wood or in shells as low-maintenance decor and popular living gifts.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In India\u0026amp;#039;s dry heat soak weekly and mist more often, always shaking out trapped water and drying upside down so the centre never rots; give bright indirect light.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I water an ionantha air plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak it in water for 20-30 minutes about once a week, or mist 2-3 times weekly in dry conditions, then dry it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is ideal; avoid harsh direct midday sun, which can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Tillandsia ionantha is non-toxic and pet-safe, though pets should not be allowed to chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need potting or soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is an epiphyte and grows entirely without soil; simply mount it or set it loose in a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does it propagate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering the mother plant produces baby offsets called pups, which you can gently separate once they are about a third her size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my air plant turning brown or mushy in the centre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is usually rot from water trapped in the base. Always shake out water after soaking and dry the plant upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it turned red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlushing red or pink is a healthy sign that the plant is maturing and about to send up its purple flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is excellent indoors near a bright window with good airflow, which makes it a popular desk and terrarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower more than once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach rosette flowers only once, then channels its energy into producing pups that carry on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertiliser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed monthly with a dilute bromeliad or air-plant fertiliser added to the soaking water to encourage growth and blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256046158070,"sku":"PLT-AIRPLANTIO2-N00-NA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/KlgzrQRYldz2WR6wR2vzOumLajNUzkbACUIVHYHy.jpg?v=1783920103","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/air-plant-ionantha-copy","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}