Scientific Name
Tillandsia ionantha 'Druid'
Common Names
Sky Plant, Blushing Bride, Air Plant
Synonyms
Tillandsia 'Druid', Tillandsia ionantha 'Albino'
Scientific Classification
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Tillandsioideae
Genus: Tillandsia
Flower
Color: White
Bloom Time: Mid fall to early winter
Description
Tillandsia ionantha 'Druid' is a small, evergreen epiphyte up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall, with compact rosettes of green and silver-hued leaves, turning to peach or pale yellow when starts to flower. The inflorescence is a reduced panicle, with a spike-like appearance. The flowers are white instead of the violet of Tillandsia ionantha. It usually forms a clump of a few plants after flowering.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Like with most plants, the first step in learning how to grow an Air Plant is learning about their natural habitats. These plants are native to forests and mountains in Central and South America, and the southern United States.
From late summer to mid-spring, water your Air Plants by misting them daily. Unlike potted houseplants, you can't really overwater an Air Plant.
Keep in mind that these plants primarily come from warm and humid environments. If you live in a dry climate or have forced air, you will need to provide adequate humidity by regularly misting your Air Plants.
A bright, sunny window, alcove or porch where the Air Plant gets some protection from the full sun is ideal for these plants. Remember, they grow in tree canopies and mountains where they get dabbled light and some shade. Too much direct sunlight will lead to your plant drying out or the leaves burning… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for Air Plants
Origin
Tillandsia ionantha 'Druid' is a popular cultivar (or hybrid) of Tillandsia ionantha.
Links
- Back to genus Tillandsia
- Plantopedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone or Origin
