Overview
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' is a tufted conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tillandsia, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' is a tufted evergreen cultivar of the Tillandsia genus, known for its perennial, epiphytic nature and rosettes of tough, narrow leaves. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and is suited to sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects, making it ideal as a houseplant or for conservatories and greenhouses. It requires fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H1a. 'Fireball' is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tillandsia
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball'
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball'?
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' need?
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' hardy in the UK?
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Tillandsia ionantha 'Fireball'?
Seed, Offsets.
More in the Tillandsia genus
- Tillandsia aeranthos 'Grisea'
- Tillandsia aeranthos 'Miniata'
- Tillandsia balbisiana
- Tillandsia bandensis
- Tillandsia bartramii
- Tillandsia capitata 'Rubra'
- Tillandsia capitata 'Yellow Star'
- Tillandsia circinnatioides
