Tillandsia Ionantha Vanhyngii

Native distribution and habitat: T. ionantha vanhyngii grows as an epiphyte in Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua in a range of conditions from moist forests to exposed
deciduous trees and rocks in arid regions, at altitudes of 450 m to 2,000m.

Growth habit: There are many forms of this plant. In Its miniature form, creates dense masses of tufting, silvery rosettes reaches only 40 mm to 100 mm in height.
The small spike like leaves, seldom over 50 mm, are covered with silvery scales. As the plant grow into colonies they can exhibit eccentric and fascinating
habits of growth.

Flowers: When the species starts to flower, the entire plant turns vivid rosy red and the narrow, tubular flowers are large for the size of the plant, topping the
foliage by 25 mm to 50 mm. The petals are vivid purple.

Pups: All T ionantha varieties are prolific pup producers and will form multi-plant clumps in just a few seasons

Size: Approx 4-6 inch