{"title":"Air Plant","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tillandsia-concolor-x-brachycaulos","title":"Tillandsia concolor x brachycaulos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-details product-details--layout-sidebar-right product-details--description-basic\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module product-details__general-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productDescription\" class=\"product-details__product-description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid Hybrid Fusion:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTillandsia concolor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebrachycaulos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA robust architectural hybrid blending the rigid structural integrity of T. concolor with the brilliant floral blushing of T. brachycaulos.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; History of Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-484\"\u003e: The genus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTillandsia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas named by Carl Linnaeus in 1738 to honor the Swedish physician and botanist Elias Tillandz.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eThe specific epithet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econcolor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ederives from Latin for \"uniform color,\" referring to its consistent leaf tint, while\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebrachycaulos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines the Greek\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebrachys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(short) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ekaulos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(stem), denoting its acaulescent or stemless growth habit. This hybrid name signifies a controlled cross between these two distinct species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorphology\u003c\/strong\u003e: This hybrid displays a classic rosette form with a superior\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etrichome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edensity, giving the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eepidermis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea velvety, silvery-green appearance. From\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. concolor\u003c\/i\u003e, it inherits stiff, channeled leaves that resist dehydration; from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. brachycaulos\u003c\/i\u003e, it gains the \"blushing\" trait, where the entire plant undergoes a dramatic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echromatic shift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto vibrant red or pink during the anthesis (blooming) phase. The inflorescence is typically a short, capitate spike nestled within the center of the rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: This plant is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecultivars\/hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e, created through selective cross-pollination in a nursery environment. The parent species are native to the dry and deciduous forests of Mexico and Central America. This hybrid is produced via sustainable greenhouse cultivation, ensuring that no wild-collected specimens are removed from their sensitive neotropical habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-483\"\u003e: Strictly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eepiphytic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-483 citation-end-483\"\u003e; do not use soil.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMount on cork bark, driftwood, or place in a wire basket to ensure maximum airflow around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebright, indirect solar radiation\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the Indian subcontinent, it thrives near east or north-facing windows. Avoid direct mid-day sun in tropical regions like Mumbai or Chennai to prevent leaf scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\/Dormancy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mist 3–4 times weekly or perform a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20-minute submersion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etwice a week. In humid monsoon months, reduce watering frequency. Unlike desert succulents, this hybrid does not have a true dormancy but grows slower during the cooler months in Northern India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific\/Historical Anecdote\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTillandsia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare among the most advanced \"atmospheric\" plants in the world. They lack functional roots for nutrient uptake, instead utilizing specialized cells called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epeltate trichomes\u003c\/strong\u003e. These microscopic, umbrella-shaped scales act as biological valves: they lie flat to seal in moisture when dry and lift up to rapidly absorb water and minerals from the air via capillary action when wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-related-products\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-related-products__products ec-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__wrap-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__products grid__products--classic grid__products--appearance-frame grid__products--layout-center grid__products--aspect-ratio-1 grid__products--small-items\" data-items=\"4\" data-cols=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-product grid-product--id-577188991 grid-product--dark grid-product--has-shadow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seedlings India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382482649237,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/4384\/3733\/files\/5517387963.jpg?v=1782799284"},{"product_id":"tillandsia-ionantha-druid-air-plant","title":"Tillandsia Ionantha DRUID","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTillandsia ionantha 'Druid' : Air Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"356\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"121\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedlingsindia.in\/products\/tillandsia-ionantha-druid-air-plant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=Tillandsia+Ionantha+DRUID\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\"\u003eTillandsia ionantha 'Druid'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and highly decorative cultivar of the popular air plant species \u003cem data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eTillandsia ionantha\u003c\/em\u003e. It is admired for its compact rosette form, dense silvery-green trichomes, and dramatic color transformation when it reaches bloom stage.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1b9tx6d\" data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q19n11\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eGrowth Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphytic air plant (no soil required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzzlnj\" data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"503\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight, symmetrical rosette with thick, fuzzy leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h2vgpc\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered in fine trichomes that give a silvery, velvety appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xb0zh3\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eBloom Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn vibrant shades of pink, red, or coral before flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ej6r1\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright purple tubular blooms emerging from the center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"43dci5\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eBlooming Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eLike other \u003cem data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eionantha\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, ‘Druid’ produces a striking color flush:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qxbb8g\" data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eBase foliage shifts from green to \u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"912\"\u003edeep red\/pink tones\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17c3ejj\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eA central flower spike emerges with \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eviolet-purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9f12n3\" data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eAfter blooming, the plant slowly produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eoffsets (pups)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"178tzc4\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e. Morning sun is beneficial, but harsh afternoon sun should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60l05h\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eSoak 1–2 times per week in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11lanv3\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eMist lightly between soakings in dry climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"121cvgf\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eEnsure it dries fully within 3–4 hours after watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eExcellent airflow is essential to prevent rot, especially after watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vq12de\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eIdeal range: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e18–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s2ebf6\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eProtect from cold drafts and temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"o822tq\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"145nev1\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eDo not plant in soil—mount on wood, stone, or wire frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xguf7z\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eShake off excess water after soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qsowtz\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003ePlace upside down briefly after watering to avoid water trapped in the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1psx5ir\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eFertilize lightly once a month with diluted bromeliad fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1c84grx\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"143ojqe\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eProduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003epups aft\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedlingsindia.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eer flowering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vbptue\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003ePups can be separated once they reach about 1\/3–1\/2 the size of the parent plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"aqcjfg\" data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dmro6f\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eDecorative indoor plant displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ebugo0\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eTerrariums (with good airflow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t73s0e\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eHanging arrangements and driftwood mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nf249a\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eModern minimalist plant décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Druid’ is especially prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eintense color transformation and compact symmetry\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the most visually striking forms of \u003cem data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eTillandsia ionantha\u003c\/em\u003e in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seedlings India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382491529365,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/4384\/3733\/files\/5554853268.jpg?v=1782799293"},{"product_id":"air-plant-tillandsia-ionantha","title":"Air Plant Tillandsia Ionantha","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAir Plant Tillandsia Ionantha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky-High Scarlet: Air Plant Tillandsia Ionantha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA versatile, soil-free wonder that transforms from silvery-green to a vibrant blushing red when ready to bloom.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; History of Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e: The genus name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTillandsia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas established by Carl Linnaeus in 1738 to honor the Swedish physician and botanist Elias Tillandz.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eThe specific epithet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eionantha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis derived from the Greek\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(violet) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eanthos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(flower), specifically describing the deep purple, tube-like flowers that emerge from the center of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorphology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-40\"\u003e: As an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eepiphyte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003e, this plant lacks traditional roots for nutrient uptake.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39\"\u003eIts leaves are covered in specialized silver scales called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etrichomes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003e, which act like tiny sponges to absorb moisture and minerals directly from the air.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-38\"\u003eThe plant grows in a compact, tufted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erosette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eform, and during its \"blushing\" phase, the upper foliage undergoes a dramatic color shift to attract pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37\"\u003e: This is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewild species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enative to the tropical forests and deserts of Central America and Mexico.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eIt typically grows on trees or rock faces. Our specimens are sustainably farm-raised, ensuring that wild populations in the Neotropics remain undisturbed and protected from over-collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: None required. Mount on wood, stone, or place in a glass terrarium; avoid sitting in soil or standing water which causes base rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-36\"\u003e: Requires\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efiltered, bright light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn the Indian subcontinent, keep away from direct midday sun, especially during the scorching summer, to prevent the trichomes from drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\/Dormancy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mist 3–4 times a week, or perform a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-minute soak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eonce a week. In humid coastal regions like West Bengal, ensure high air circulation to allow the plant to dry within 4 hours. Reduce watering slightly during the cooler winter months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific\/Historical Anecdote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 interactive-span-hovered\"\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTillandsia ionantha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebelongs to the Bromeliad family, making it a distant relative of the pineapple.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eHistorically, early explorers were baffled by these \"air plants\" because they appeared to survive on nothing but wind, leading to the early misconception that they were parasitic, though they actually use host trees only for physical support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Seedlings India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382492086421,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/4384\/3733\/files\/5554853260.jpg?v=1782799300"}],"url":"https:\/\/seedlingsindia.in\/collections\/air-plant.oembed","provider":"Seedlings India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}