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Tillandsia ionantha: A small, dependable air plant with fuzzy leaves. This variety can flush with bright red or orange tones when it receives direct sunlight in the morning or early afternoon. This variety is enhanced with plant safe raspberry airbrushing. The dye can fade with several months of regular watering.
Air Plants (Tillandsia) - Care Information
Tillandsias are low-maintenance plants that require no soil, just plenty of water, sunlight, and airflow. There are three main watering strategies: mist generously 3-7 times a week, submerge completely 2-4 times a week, or soak for 1-2 hours once a week. To prevent rot, shake excess water out of crevices and give enough airflow for the plant to dry within 4 hours. Air plants need all the indirect sunlight they can get and should only be kept in low-light rooms temporarily. They can tolerate direct sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon, and it can even bring out brighter pigments in the leaves. Arrange them with sand, sea glass, rocks, or shells, but avoid absorptive materials like soil and moss.
Product Size
Air Plant (no pot)
Current Primary Color
Red
All Seasonal Colors
Silver
Bloom Color
Red Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
9"-12"
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill, Showy Blooms, Pet Safe, Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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Questions & Answers
Popular Questions
Give it full sun and water only when the soil has been dry for a couple of days and it should produce a branch or two and start growing from there. Hylocereus are known for their gorgeous, showy flowers. We can't be sure which Hylocereus it is however, so it'll be a surprise what the flower will look like exactly.
Moon cactus refers only to the upper, brightly colored ball cactus. This cactus is so variegated that it can't do photosynthesis on its own. Because of this, it's grafted onto the green stem, which is a totally different cactus, which can do photosynthesis for itself and the moon cactus. This green stemmed cactus is the one that's branching.
If I had to guess what the green cactus is, I'd say it's Hylocereus guatemalensis, or purple dragon fruit. However, it could be another Hylocereus. It's care will be the same as your grafted moon cactus but it may grow much faster and larger without having to "care" for that moon cactus. It should be able to flower as well and may even produce edible fruit!
It's important to note that the green stem and the ball on top are two separate cacti that have been grafted together, because the ball cactus cannot survive on its own. If the ball cactus dies, the green stem will live on. This green stem is, likely, Hylocereus undatus. That's a climbing, vine cactus also known as dragon fruit.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS
- Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
- Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
- Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…
