Distributed from Mexico to Nicaragua at altitudes from 450 to 1,700 m.

Tillandsia ionantha var. stricta 'Rosita'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) var. stricta Koide (1993)

Synonym: Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosita'

[ Etymology ] ion + anthus + strictus in Latin (purple + flower + upright) + rosita in Spanish (Lady's first name?)
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Tillandsia

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Flowers ]
[ Blooming foliages ]
[ Blushing ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Roots ]

Features

[ Blooming ] June
[ Flower ] Purple
[ Fregrance ] None
[ Blooming size ] 2 - 3 cm (W) x 4 - 5 cm (H)
Relatively sturdy species among Tillandsia ionantha. Relatively high degree of drought, high/low-temperature tolerance.
The entire foliage turns red during the blooming period..
Many variations and forms of Tillandsia ionantha are known: Mexico form, Guatemala form, and Colombia form as regional forms; Druid, Escaposa, Fuego, Rubra, Peach, Albino, Zebrina, and Varigata as leaf-form and color variations; var. maxima, var. stricta 'Rosita', var. stricta forma fastigiata, var. vanhyningii as variety species.

Cultivaton tips

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.

Low watering frequency cultivation

Grows well although tips of leaves tend to die.

Cultivation Log (2nd foliage)

June 2019 A few roots began to grow.
Jan. 2019 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage after blooming.

Cultivation Log (1st foliage)

Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

June 2005 Roots began to grow.

Sept. 2004 An offset began to grow.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
June 2004 It bloomed.
Apr. 2004 Roots began to grow.