Endemically distributed in Filo de Caballo, Guerrero, Mexico at an altitude of 1,000 m.
Tillandsia lydiae
Tillandsia lydiae Ehlers (2000)
- [ Etymology ] Lydia Köhres, collector of genus Tillandsia
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Flowers ]
- [ Flower spikes ]
- [ Blooming foliages ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] July, for a month
- [ Flower ] Pale purple
- [ Fregrance ] None
- [ Blooming size ] 2 - 4 cm (W) x 7 - 10 cm (H)
- Proper cultivation conditions are being investigated.
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
No pups have grown after it bloomed.
Cultivation Log
- Jan. 2007 The bottom of the foliage turned brown and died..
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- June 2005 No change in appearance.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- July 2004 It bloomed.
- May 2004 An inflorescence began to grow.