Tillandsia Ionantha XXL Clump

Tillandsia Ionantha XXL Pulk

The Tillandsia Ionantha XXL Pulk is a variety of Tillandsia ionantha, native to Central America, highly prized for its large size, its compact habit, and its great ornamental value. It is an air plant especially attractive for being presented in a Pulk format, forming a dense and striking cluster of specimens.

The Tillandsia Ionantha XXL Pulk forms compact rosettes of short, dense leaves, grayish-green in color with abundant trichomes, which gives it a very decorative appearance and favors its adaptation to dry and bright environments. Its size is larger than that of other more common ionanthas, making it a very eye-catching option within this group.

One of its greatest attractions is its coloration prior to flowering, as with good lighting it can acquire intense reddish tones, becoming a very striking plant even before it blooms.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops violet tubular flowers, creating a very striking contrast with the reddish color of the plant.

Thanks to its resistance, its size, and its ease of cultivation, the Tillandsia Ionantha XXL Pulk is ideal for open terrariums, tillandsia collections, vertical gardens, or decorative mounts on wood, cork, or stone.

Technical Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Ionantha XXL Pulk
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Central America
Type: Botanical / ionantha variety

Format: Pulk / cluster of pups
Watering: Low to moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates direct sun
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 40–60% (min 30 / max 70)
Temperature: 10–30°C (min 2 dry / max 38)

Drought tolerant: Yes
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Yes
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare tillandsia: No

STAND / BARK NOT INCLUDED