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Japanese

Tillandsia butzii

Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama


1,000 - 2,300 m elevation


Epiphytic

Tillandsia butzii

Tillandsia butzii Mez (1935)


Classification

  • genus Tillandsia

  • [ Variety ]
  • var. roseiflora (Pink flower)

  • [ Synonyms ]
  • Tillandsia inanis Lindley and Paxton (1850-51)
  • Tillandsia variegata Schlechtendal (1845)

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

1st Plant

  • Cultivation condition
  • Partial shade, Long soaking,
  • Shelving, No air conditioning

  • Nov. 2008 Roots began to grow.

  • Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
  • July 2006 The original foliage bloomed in 2003 has died and removed.

  • Oct. 2005 5th offset began to grow from the base of the 5th leaf at the bottom of the foliage.
  • Jan. 2005 2 leaves has died and removed. The 3rd and 4th offsets are growing well.

  • Sept. 2004 The 3rd and 4th offsets began to grow at the base of 2 leaves at the bottom of the foliage, and these 2 leaves began to die.
  • Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
  • Feb. 2004 Seed pods were opened and seeds were scattered.

  • Oct. 2003 Seed pods began to grow.
  • Aug. 2003 2 offsets began to grow.
  • May 2003 Bloomed.
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