Tillandsia ionantha 'peanut' is one of the many varieties of Tillandsia ionantha, which are native to Central America. This variety is characterized by its thin and triangular leaves, closed inwards, forming a recurved rosette. When it blooms, the plant changes color, turning its leaves red. It produces tubular lilac flowers. Tillandsia ionantha is a very variable plant in forms, varieties and cultivars that make it a very collectible plant apart from being precious, also due to its easy cultivation and its beautiful shapes and colors.