Blushing Bride Air Plant
4.8 out of 5 (171 experiences)
Survivor
Also known as
Sky Plant, Air plant, Airplant, ionantha peach, Cobalt ionantha airplant, Coral ionantha airplant and Ionantha Peanut
Taxonomy
Tillandsia ionantha
Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Poales
How to care for Blushing Bride Air Plant
How often to water your Blushing Bride Air Plant
every 12
Blushing Bride Air Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Blushing Bride Air Plant in your home
a window
Blushing Bride Air Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Blushing Bride Air Plant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blushing Bride Air Plant in your home š”.
How to fertilize Blushing Bride Air Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blushing Bride Air Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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Just noticed a beautiful flower emerging from air plant.
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How long should I leave it in the water when I water it? #AirPlant
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Is my air plant growing a pup or a flower?
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The app is prompting me too fertilize my Air plants, how do u fertilize a plant that is not in soil? Also because it is not in a pot the app is telling me I have not picked the right pot for my plant... Anyone else having this problem with the app? #AirPlant
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Will he be okay? As some of you know, Iām on vacation. I have an airplant and I donāt know if he will be correctly watered by one of my friends. My vacation is 3 weeks long and Iāve been gone for 13 days! Will he survive even if he is not watered enough?
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What do now with the dry flower on my air plant ? My beautiful bride has bloomed and now her flowers are dry and dead. Do I just leave them ? #blushingbrideairplant #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #AirPlant
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I dropped him and his shell cracked .. will he be ok? #AirPlant
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I was recently given an air plant and she seems to really like all the sun sheās getting!! Lots of red color and a bloom š„°šøš QUESTION: i usually soak her upside down in water for 20-30 minutes on watering day, but should I not do that while she is blooming? Thanks š #AirPlant #WateringWednesday #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy
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Help! My airplant has shrivelled. #AirPlant Hi all, I'm new to airplants (plants in general) and my airplant has shrivelled. I got him a few weeks ago and soaked as advised (in filtered water) and have misted every other day/ every 2 days. On Saturday I noticed he'd started to shrink / shrivel. I then thought maybe I needed to soak him, so did yesterday and let him dry out before putting him back into his terrerium (hes sat on stones). My instructions that came with him said soak every 4 months but reading on here I saw people said every 2 weeks or so. Have I killed him? what have I done wrong? #help
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Flowers are dying already š„² was beautiful while they lasted š„° #blushingbrideairplant #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #AirPlant
Blushing Bride Air Plant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
š¦ Water Needs
Blushing Bride Air Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
āļø Sunlight Needs
Blushing Bride Air Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Blushing Bride Air Plant Light Requirements →
Blushing Bride Air Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →
š¶ š š¶ Toxicity
Blushing Bride Air Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
šØ Humidity
Blushing Bride Air Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
šŖ“ Soil
Blushing Bride Air Plant is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
š© Fertilizer
Blushing Bride Air Plant grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
āļø Dormancy
Itās common for Blushing Bride Air Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
š Native Region
Blushing Bride Air Plant is native to the Americas.
šø Flowers
Yes, you may see your Blushing Bride Air Plant bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
ā¬ļø ā¬ļø Growth Pattern
Blushing Bride Air Plant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
š¦ļø Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Blushing Bride Air Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
š± Propagation
Blushing Bride Air Plant can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
š§ Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
š Common Issues
Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Blushing Bride Air Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.
Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
Care Summary for Blushing Bride Air Plant
Blushing Bride Air Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 110
Fast grower 20
Browns easily 13
Easy to propagate 11
Blooms easily 6
Large, lush leaves 4
05/22/2022
Theyāre really cute and easy to take care of
Fast grower
01/31/2022
So easy and pretty
Survivor
01/14/2022
Surprisingly the tips brown pretty easily if itās not spritzed with water frequently enough. Some people soak them once a month or so but last time I did that I forgot about it over night and almost killed the poor thing. Iāll stick to spraying it
Survivor
Browns easily
01/10/2022
This plant is super easy to take care of. Just keep them out of sunlight and do not pour water on them, only spray them a little maybe once a month if that. Very easy to maintain. They do not grow very much either so super great for a bedroom.
01/05/2022
Very low maintenance and super cute :)
01/02/2022
Awesome pretty easy to take care ofā¦ awesome little plant no soil required!
Fast grower
Survivor
01/01/2022
I THIBK I KILLED HENRY BUT HES LIKE THE EASIEST PLANT TO TAKE CARe OFā¦ maybe iām not cut out to be a plant mom :(
Browns easily
12/05/2021
So cool Iāve had it for months and it looks amazing so easy to take care of!
Survivor
Easy to propagate
Fast grower
12/02/2021
Easy to neglect without repercussions
Survivor
11/24/2021
So easy. So so so easy. Just soak them every now and then! Air plants are fun because you can just set them in random places that a full size plant might not fit or work.
11/14/2021
Some of the easiest plants to take care of, just make sure not to overwater them or hold off on watering them for too long.
Survivor
10/15/2021
My favorite of all airplants ! Itās adorable and fuzzy and surprisingly grows fairly quickly. I just place it in a bowl of water weekly and let it dry for about three hours before placing it back on its display.
Fast grower
09/26/2021
I bought 5, they were all the same variety, 2 died within 2 weeks. They all were watered on the same day and roughly together in the same location with the same sun. Not sure how 2 died but 3 are good
08/15/2021
I soak it in water for 10 mins and dry upside down. Very minimal attention plant
Survivor
08/11/2021
Literally takes no effort to keep alive! Super good beginner plant :)
Survivor
08/09/2021
Easy, cute and if it dries out or rots it recovers fast! It needS ALOT of sun so it directly on a window (hanging in front is the best)
Fast grower
Survivor
08/09/2021
Extremely easy plant to take care of and also surprisingly rewarding - it's bloomed once and is starting to grow another small air plant to the side.
Survivor
08/01/2021
This plant will basically survive anything! You have to make sure itās soil is damp at all times, or else the leaves will start to brown and die. It is a fast grower, but you have to make sure to pull the dead leaves off so it can form new ones more easily!
Survivor
Blooms easily
Browns easily
07/27/2021
Super easy to take care of. I soak in water for 20 to 25 minutes one day a week and then mist once or twice a week depending on how humid the house is. This is one of my first air plants and has survived my learning curve, so thatās impressive!
Survivor
07/17/2021
Easy peasy plant. Soak in distilled water for a couple hours once a week and thatās it. I enjoy them because theyāre so unusual.
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