The seasons have definitely changed and we are into winter now. Here on the KZN coast this means short but beautifully sunny, warm and dry days with cooler nights. This sunshine seems to be encouraging lots of plants to blush and bloom; including the ionanthas, bulbosa gigante and brachycaulos shown...
Covid-19 Precautions
Rare and Air is operating through the lockdown. Order from www.rareandair.co.za for delivery throughout South Africa, payment by EFT or credit/debit card. We are following protocols to keep us and our customers safe to prevent the spread of coronavirus. We are a small family business and so have limited contact with anyone...
Red or Green?
Customers will often request a red leaved tillandsia and are uncertain when I offer them a green one with the promise that it will change. The red or purple colour present in the leaves of many Tillandsias is caused by a pigment called anthocyanin. Anthocyanins play an important role in...