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Eine Pflanze mit langen, schmalen Blättern in verschiedenen Grüntönen, die eine strahlende Form bildet. Die Blätter sind spitz zulaufend und wachsen aus einer zentralen Rosette heraus. Die Pflanze hat einige verworrene Wurzeln, die sichtbar sind.

Tillandsia ionantha var. druid

Epiphytic dry Tillandsia from South America. It does not require soil, thrives well in bright locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.
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Tillandsia ionantha var. druid is a rare, naturally occurring color variant of the well-known Tillandsia ionantha. It was discovered in Mexico and is notable for its unusually bright coloration.
The name "druid" refers to the mysterious, almost mystical appearance during its flowering.

Features:

Tillandsia ionantha var. druid forms small, compact rosettes with silvery-green, slightly curved leaves. During the flowering period, the inner leaves do not turn red but instead become cream-white to slightly yellowish. The tubular flowers are also unusual: they appear in delicate white to pale purple – a clear difference from the violet flower of the standard form. The plant grows slowly and produces offsets after flowering.

Care instructions:

Light: Very bright to sunny – good lighting conditions promote flowering enthusiasm. Water: Spray 2–3 times a week or occasionally soak. Afterwards, allow to dry well. Humidity: Medium to high (50–70%) – air circulation is essential. Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1–2 times a month with our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form. Temperature: 16–30 °C, robust – can be kept frost-free for a short time down to about 5 °C.

Note: A special eye-catcher due to its unusually bright coloration – ideal for collectors and lovers of rare variants. Also very decorative in groups with other ionantha forms.

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