Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra' has firm but fuzzy foliage that can flush bright red-to-orange in direct sunlight.

Rubra Specification:

Approximately 1-2" long.

Tillandsia is either epiphytic (tree-dwelling) or lithophytic (rock-dwelling).

Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Watering: Average water

Air plant /sky plant- Tillandsia ionantha rubra 

About the Tillandsia ionantha plant:

Tillandsia ionantha rubra air plant is one of the best small plants to keep in your home . The rubra means red in color . This plant is an epiphyte plant that does not need soil to grow and thrives well without soil.

Soil is somewhat harmful for air plants that can kill your air plant.

Tillandsia ionantha rubra care:

Tillandsia plants are easy to care for and manage by providing them partial sunlight and little amount of water . The plants should be kept near windows directed to easy or West so that they can get partial shaded light .

Water requirement:

For watering , little misting can be done or if you dunk the plant in water for 15 minutes that is also OK for the plant. But after dunking the plant ensure that all the excess water is removed from the plant . The plant should be dried properly otherwise it may die . Dunking can be done once a week . 

Tillandsia needs ventilated surroundings for growth .

Tillandsia should not be kept in A.C rooms .

Propagation can be done by:

Tillandsia ionantha rubra is propagated by pups or offsets produced by the mother plant.

Before flowering they turn to bright pink or red in colour.  

Fertilizers are not necessary for Tillandsia .

Tillandsia ionantha rubra can be displayed in:

Kitchens 

Bathroom 

Living room 

As a table top 

Near wifi router , TV , laptop etc.