Description: Tillandsia Ionantha 'Vanhyningii' has the most succulent (thick) leaves of any T. Ionantha variety. It is set apart from the other cultivars of this species due to it's caulescent (stem) like growth habit. It's foliage is short, succulent and green / grey with a dense layer of Trichomes on it's surface. Like other T. Ionantha varieties it will blush a bright pink when it blooms in order to attract hummingbirds to pollinate it. This plant has narrow, tubular flowers which rise from the foliage and are a deep purple in colour. After the plant flowers, it will produce many offsets along the plants stem.
 
Position: They should receive bright, indirect sunlight. Indoors, an east or west facing window area is ideal. Outdoors under partially shaded conditions is fine but in the colder states protection from frost is required, so an undercover or indoors area is more appropriate. 
 
Watering: As a general rule, a plant in a hot position will require watering every 2-3 days. In a dark, humid environment watering once per week can often be adequate. This can be achieved by misting or dunking the plant. If outdoors, a hose can be used. When dunking a plant, leave submerged in a bowl of water for 10-20 minutes before shaking off excess water. Air plants love to dry out completely between each watering and must never have water sitting at their base as this will cause the plant to rot.
 
Fertilisation: We recommend fertilising your Air Plants once a fortnight in the warmer months and once a month through winter. We sell Air Plant Fertiliser in our "Decor" section and this bottle can be diluted to create 1L of fertiliser.