Hinterland Trading 15 Air s Ionantha Ionantha with 8 oz. Fertilizer

• Does not deliver on Saturday, Sunday or Monday..
• Includes: 15 Air s Ionantha Ionantha, 8 oz. fertilizer, and care instructions.
• No soil required, just air, water, and love.
• The perfect , even for the not-so-green thumbs.
• Product shipped as a mature ; After arrival soak in water for 1 – 2 hours, let dry fully, then begin regular watering schedule.

Air (Ionantha Ionantha) is one of the most abundant in the Tillandsia family. They grow from Florida to Central and South America in forest canopies. When most people think Air they are picturing the Ionantha . This ships between 2 and 3 inches and will grow taller, but not much taller. As the comes into bloom the silver green will give way to orange, then red, and a purple flower with a yellow center will emerge. Part of the reason Ionantha are so popular is because each one is a little different and they are all brimming with personality. The Ionantha 15 set contains 15 s, 8 oz. Hinterland Trading Air Fertilizer, and detailed care instructions. Air s (Tillandsia) get their common name from the fact they don’t require soil. They are epiphytes, which attach to other s or trees for support. Their roots are only used to anchor themselves and are normally removed during cultivation for aesthetics. They are not parasitic, instead they gather micro ents from the air and water in structures called trichomes on their leaves. As the dries the trichomes take on a white powder look. After watering the will return to a vibrant green. Air s must dry fully between watering because they are susceptible to rot if left wet to long. These Air s will only bloom once, but after the bloom they can form up to 12 “Pups”, or offspring, at their base. The main will slowly be on its way out, but the Pups will continue to thrive and will separate when mature. Air s prefer filtered sunlight as their natural home is under tree canopy. This makes them perfect house s. Air care is pretty simple. Upon arrival give your s a good hour or two soak in a shallow of water. Our s are shipped on the drier side to avoid rot while in transit. Place the s root/base side up and out of the water. The base is the area susceptible to rot if left wet to long. Over the course of an hour you will see the fill up and turn bright green. Once it is full, take the s out, shake them gently to remove any excess water and let them dry before placing them in the terrarium. You can mist the s a few times a week or repeat the soaking once a week or a combination of the two. Their needs will vary with their environment, but after a few weeks you will be able to read your like a book. Just remember the best thing you can do for your is to let it dry completely between watering. Air s like as much filtered sunlight as they can get. Anywhere within 8 feet of a window that gets light for the better part of the day will work. If that’s not possible they can live on artificial light, but the source has to be pretty close like a desk lamp. They like ing as much as we do so at least 6 hours of darkness per day will work and 10 would be ideal. As tempting as it is, use your Hinterland Trading Air Fertilizer sparingly. Just a few pumps every other week when watering. As a special treat you can collect rainwater for your Air , the ents in rainwater or pond water are more abundant than in the air or tap water, but this is not necessary.