Blushing Bride (Tillandsia Ionantha) is a perennial epiphytic herb in the Bromeliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and bright_indirect or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A compact, evergreen epiphytic air plant with silvery-green, arching leaves and vibrant red or pink blush when blooming.

Blushing Bride

Blushing Bride

Tillandsia Ionantha

A compact, evergreen epiphytic air plant with silvery-green, arching leaves and vibrant red or pink blush when blooming.

Quick Facts

Type
epiphytic herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
bright_indirect, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:none
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, decorative, living art

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Blushing Bride

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Bromeliaceae
Genus:Tillandsia