Tillandsia Ionantha Vanhyningii Red Dragon

Tillandsia Ionantha Vanhyningii Red Dragon

The Tillandsia Ionantha Vanhyningii Red Dragon is one of the most desired varieties of the Ionantha group, highly prized for its compact habit, its robust leaves, and its spectacular intense red color. It is an air plant of great ornamental value, ideal both for collectors and for those looking for a striking tillandsia that is easy to care for.

This variety is native to Mexico and Central America, where it grows naturally attached to trunks and rocks, taking advantage of ambient humidity and good ventilation for its development.

It is distinguished by its compact, wide, and curved leaves, which acquire an intense red color in their central part upon maturing or during flowering. Its structure is strong, balanced, and very decorative, maintaining a compact silhouette with a high visual presence.

Its growth is moderate and it retains a very attractive shape over time. Thanks to its intense coloration, its compact size, and its easy maintenance, the Tillandsia Ionantha Vanhyningii Red Dragon is ideal for collections, air plant decoration, vertical gardens, and small ornamental arrangements.

During flowering, it can show an even more intense coloration and develop the characteristic violet tubular flowers typical of the Ionantha group, creating a very striking contrast with the red of the foliage.

Thanks to its beauty, its manageable size, and its spectacular coloration, the Tillandsia Ionantha Vanhyningii Red Dragon is an excellent option for those looking for an original, decorative air plant that is easy to integrate into any bright space.

Technical Data Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Ionantha Vanhyningii Red Dragon
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Mexico and Central America
Type: Botanical / ionantha variety

Watering: Moderate
Sun: Bright light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Bright indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Intense red foliage in the central part and violet tubular flowers
Fragrant flowering: Not confirmed

Humidity: 50–70 % (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 8 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Yes, moderately
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Moderately, with good ventilation

Suitable for terrariums: Yes
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

SUPPORT / BARK NOT INCLUDED