Chapalilla, Nayarit, Mexico
1,250 - 1,300 m elevation
Epiphytic on oak trees
Tillandsia chapalillaensis
Tillandsia chapalillaensis Ehlers and Lautner (2011)
- [ Etymology ] Chapalilla, Nayarit, Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- It had been considered as a natural hybrid, Tillandsia juncea x Tillandsia schiedeana.
- It looks like T. schiedeana but the bottom of the petal is purple.
- [ Petal ] Yellow (upper half), Purple (lower half)
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.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- July 2023 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2022 3 offsets began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
- July 2022 Good condition.