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Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosea'

Sky plant 'Rosea'

Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosea'

Sky plant 'Rosea'

  • Small air plant
  • Green leaf colour
  • Upright rosette of leaves
  • Changes colour during flower formation
  • Suitable for small tropical terrariums
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Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosea' is an intriguing variety of the widespread Tillandsia ionantha, an air plant known for its small size and showy flowering. Originally from the forests of Central America, this plant has become a popular choice due to its adaptability and low maintenance requirements. 'Rosea' is characterised by its vibrant green leaves, which turn an impressive pink to red colour when flowering, giving it a particularly decorative appearance. This tillandsia forms dense rosettes and usually only reaches a height of a few centimetres, which makes it ideal for smaller terrariums. Keeping Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosea' in a terrarium is relatively easy, as it mainly requires humidity and indirect light for its growth. This plant prefers high humidity and should be sprayed regularly to prevent it from drying out. Direct sunlight should be avoided as it can burn the leaves.

The flowering period of 'Rosea' is particularly spectacular, as the plant develops bright purple flowers that emerge from the centre of the rosette. These flowers stand in stark contrast to the discolouring leaves and provide a fascinating spectacle. Due to its compact size and striking colour changes during the flowering period, Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosea' is ideal for terrarium design, where it provides lively colour accents either individually or in groups.

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Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosea'
Cultivation options epiphytic (tying up)
Size Up to 8 cm in height
Temperature 15 - 30 °C
Humidity High
Light Requirement Bright, indirect light
Watering Regular misting
Fertilisation Diluted liquid fertiliser every 1 - 2 months
Propagation Offset formation after flowering
Other Leaf colour changes to pink/red during flowering, purple flowers
Cultivation options
epiphytic (tying up)
Size
Up to 8 cm in height
Temperature
15 - 30 °C
Humidity
High
Light Requirement
Bright, indirect light
Watering
Regular misting
Fertilisation
Diluted liquid fertiliser every 1 - 2 months
Propagation
Offset formation after flowering
Other
Leaf colour changes to pink/red during flowering, purple flowers

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Our terrarium plants give every terrarium an individual, natural atmosphere and at the same time provide a healthy environment for all terrarium inhabitants. Our wide range of tropical, subtropical and even arid plants are easy to combine and enhance any terrascape. Whether it's strong succulents, subtle tillandsias, eye-catching neoregelias or wonderful orchids - we offer terrarium plants for different terrascapes from rainforest to desert.

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Can I also keep this plant in a Wabi-Kusa jar on soil and moss? Best, Monja
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M.Hartmann
Nov. 2025
Sven Breitenbach
Nov. 2025
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If the plant is kept in a Wabi-Kusa jar, good ventilation is important. The plant should always have the chance to dry off, e.g. after misting. Keeping it on soil or moss is not ideal, as the plant can rot if there is too much moisture. It is best attached to a branch or simply hung up.
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Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosea' - Single plant - M
Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosea' - Single plant - M

Looks great on my Terra Base!! Gorgeous plant

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Macht sich sehr gut auf meiner Terra Base!! Wunderschöne Pflanze

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