An artificial hybrid species

Tillandsia x 'Kimberly'

Tillandsia x 'Kimberly' Mark Dimmitt

[ Artificial hybrid ]: Tillandsia usneoides x Tillandsia recurvata
[ Etymology ] Kimberly Isley, a daughter of Paul T. Isley who is a friend of Mark Dimmitt.

The plant is not so long as Tillandsia usneoides.
The flower gives off a good fragrance.

[ Small size ] W 20 mm x L 30 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow with violet spots
[ Bract ] Green
[ Summer bloomer ] June - July
[ Flowering ] for 4 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]

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 shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Aug. 2008 It died.

July 2007 A flower bloomed.
Apr. 2007 Roots began to grow.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
June 2006 It bloomed.
June 2006 Inflorescences began to grow.