Ocozocautla, Chiapas, Mexico
600 m elevation
Saxicolous on limestone rock walls in full sun along rivers
Tillandsia chiapensis
Tillandsia chiapensis C. S. Gardner (1978)
- [ Etymology ] Chiapas in Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- The succulent leaves turn reddish in a sunny place. Very slow to grow..
- [ Small size ] W 40 x H 30 mm
- [ Petal ] Purple
- [ Autumn bloomer ] October - November
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
- July 2023 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2022 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2021 2 offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Apr. 2021 Roots began to grow.
- June 2020 Roots began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- June 2019 Roots began to grow.
- Oct. 2018 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- June 2018 Roots began to grow.
- Dec. 2017 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- July 2007 Roots began to grow.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Oct. 2005 The leaves are easily broken. Good condition.
- Nov. 2004 Thick roots began to grow.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.