Hello. Tillandsia ionantha is red, healthy - but bottom leaves are splaying down, growing thru top- Why? Air Plant - Tillandsia ionantha (lilac, enhanced) [2.0-3.0"]

I live in Florida.My tillandsia ionantha is a bright red and look lovely. However, in the last week the bottom leaves are splaying out and downward, while new leaves are still growing out the top. Is this normal, or is it getting too dry or hot?

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Oct 31, 2022 - 02:54 PM

That sounds like normal growth. As long as nothing looks translucent or feels overly soft, you should have nothing to worry about.

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Air Plant - Tillandsia ionantha (lilac, enhanced) [2.0-3.0"]

Tillandsia ionantha: A small, dependable air plant with fuzzy leaves. This variety can flush with bright red or orange tones when it receives direct sunlight in the morning or early afternoon. This variety is enhanced with plant safe lilac airbrushing. The dye can fade with several months of regular... See More

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