General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 2 to 4 inches
Plant Spread: 2 to 4 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Green and white banding give this one a love variegated appearance; blushes red when close to blooming
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: 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

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Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2019-08-17
Kinda sad it’s already blooming but hopefully it pups for me

Date: 2018-01-04

Date: 2017-09-08
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2019-08-17
The variegation with the blushing is very pretty

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