near Guatemala City in Guatemala,
Mexico
Tillandsia ionantha
'Zebrina'
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) 'Zebrina'
- [ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)
- [ Etymology ] zebrinus in Latin (Zebra texture)
- Leaves show unique lateral stripes formed by periodical zones where trichomes grow in the different directions.
- [ Small size ] W 30 x H 40 mm
- [ Petal ] Violet
- [ Winter bloomer ] December
- [ Flowering ] for 3 days (max.)
- [ Regional variation ]
- Guatemala form
- Mexico form
- [ 1st Plant 2019 - ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Tillandsia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) var. stricta Koide (1993) 'Zebrina'
- Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) var. zebrina B. T. Foster (1982)
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
- Jan. 2023 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Dec. 2022 It flowered.
- Apr. 2022 A root began to grow.
- 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.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Feb. 2020 A root keeps growing.
- July 2019 Good condition. A root is growing.