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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Air Plant
  • Blushing Bride
  • Sky Plant
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Tampa Bay, Florida 
Date: 2023-03-27
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida 
Date: 2024-04-01
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2022-03-22
Plant grown outdoors in shade/sun zone 9bFL
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2009-03-15
Location: Holmes Beach FL
Date: 2015-03-13
Looks like any other Ionantha except yellowish orangeish color

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