{"product_id":"tillandsia-ionantha-druid-air-plant","title":"Tillandsia Ionantha DRUID Air Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEthereal Glow: Tillandsia ionantha 'Druid'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA rare xanthic mutation that trades traditional fiery reds for a ghostly, cream-colored bloom.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; History of Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: The genus honors Swedish physician and botanist Elias Tillands.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003eThe species name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\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).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eThe cultivar name 'Druid' was coined to reflect the plant’s mystical appearance; unlike standard varieties that turn red, this specimen blushes a pale yellow or white, reminiscent of the white-robed ancient Celtic priests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorphology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-61\"\u003e: As an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eepiphyte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-61\"\u003e, this plant lacks traditional roots, instead using specialized silver scales called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etrichomes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eepidermis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto absorb moisture from the air.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-60 citation-end-60\"\u003eIt features a compact, globose rosette of succulent leaves.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\"\u003eDuring its \"blushing\" phase, the foliage transitions to a creamy yellow rather than red, producing stark white tubular flowers instead of the typical purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a naturally occurring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(a xanthic mutation) originally discovered in the wild in Mexico and Central America. Because it lacks certain pigments found in the standard species, it is selectively bred in nurseries. Our plants are ethically sourced through greenhouse propagation, supporting the conservation of wild bromeliad 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-58\"\u003e: Requires\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eno soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003e; mount on driftwood, cork, or place in a decorative wire holder with maximum air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-57\"\u003e: Thrives in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebright, filtered sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-57 citation-end-57\"\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003eIn the Indian subcontinent, keep away from direct midday sun, especially during scorching summers, to prevent leaf desiccation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 soak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eonce a week. In high-humidity coastal regions of India (like West Bengal), ensure the plant dries completely within 4 hours to prevent \"crown rot.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific\/Historical Anecdote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tillandsia are part of the Bromeliad family—the same family as the pineapple. The 'Druid' is scientifically significant as a \"color break\" or leucistic-like mutation. While most\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eionantha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euse bright red pigment to attract hummingbirds for pollination, the 'Druid' represents a rare genetic shift that targets different pollinators or reflects a unique adaptation to its specific micro-climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\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=1779684890","url":"https:\/\/seedlingsindia.in\/products\/tillandsia-ionantha-druid-air-plant","provider":"Seedlings India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}