Tillandsia bulbosa x ionantha

Tillandsia Bulbosa × Ionantha

The Tillandsia Bulbosa × Ionantha is an attractive ornamental hybrid belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its combination of bulbous shape and intense coloration. It is an air plant ideal for collectors and decor with visual contrast.

This hybrid combines two well-known species:

The Tillandsia Bulbosa, native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, contributes its bulbous base and twisted leaves, creating a dynamic and exotic structure.

For its part, the Tillandsia Ionantha, native to Mexico and Central America, is known for its compact size and its ability to acquire intense reddish tones, especially during flowering.

Thanks to this genetic combination, the Tillandsia Bulbosa × Ionantha develops a more compact semi-bulbous structure, with leaves slightly shorter and denser than the Bulbosa, but with a certain curvature or twist.

Its color is generally grayish-green, but it can transform into intense reddish or orange tones with good lighting or during the flowering season.

Its growth is moderate to fast and it produces pups easily, forming small decorative clusters.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops an inflorescence with violet tubular flowers, which stand out against the reddish coloration of the plant.

Thanks to its size, shape, and color, this hybrid is ideal for decorating with air plants, open terrariums, collections, or mountings on wood and cork, making it a very striking option.

Data sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Bulbosa × Ionantha
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Tillandsia Bulbosa × Tillandsia Ionantha)
Type: Hybrid

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates mild sun
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 50–70% (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 6 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Yes (well-ventilated)
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

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