San Mateo Peñasco, Oaxaca, Mexico
1,700 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep rock cliffs
Tillandsia atroviolacea
Tillandsia atroviolacea Ehlers and Koide (1997)
- [ Etymology ] atro + violaceus in Latin (dark + purple)
- 2 different plants were obtained under the name of Tillandsia atroviolacea. I wonder which is the correct one.
- [ Small size ] W 20 x H 50 mm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
Cultivation
Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.
2nd Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- May 2023 It keeps growing very slowly.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Mar. 2021 A root began to grow.
- Sept. 2020 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Oct. 2007 It died.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- July 2006 A few outer leaves has died.
- Feb. 2006 The center of the foliage began to stand up.
- Oct. 2004 The number of leaves increased, and the foliage opened.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- June 2004 The foliage grows faster than ever.
- May 2004 Roots began to grow.
- Aug. 2003 It made an offset at the base of the foliage without blooming.