Tillandsia chapalillaensis

Tillandsia chapalillaensis Ehlers and Lautner (2011)

[ Etymology ] Chapalilla, Nayarit, Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)

It had been considered as a natural hybrid, Tillandsia juncea x Tillandsia schiedeana.
It resembles T. schiedeana but the bottom of the petal is purple.

[ Width ] 30 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow (upper half), Purple (lower half)

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 sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Oct. 2024 An inflorescence began to grow from the largest foliage of the 4-foliage clump.

Aug. 2022 3 offsets began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
Jul. 2022 Good condition.