
Ocozocautla, Chiapas, México
600 m elevation
Saxicolous on limestone rock walls in full sun along rivers
Tillandsia chiapensis
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) chiapensis C. S. Gardner (1978)
- [ Etymology ] Chiapas in Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- The succulent leaves turn reddish in a sunny place. Very slow to grow..
- [ Width ] 4 cm
- [ Height ] 3 cm
- [ Petal ] Purple
- [ Flower ] October - November
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] chiapensis
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
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jun 2025 It keeps growing.
- Sep 2024 A root began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
- Aug 2021 2 offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Apr 2021 Roots began to grow.
- Jun 2020 Roots began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr 2020 It keeps growing.
- Jun 2019 Roots began to grow.
- Oct 2018 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Jun 2018 Roots began to grow.
- Dec 2017 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Jul 2007 Roots began to grow.
- Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Oct 2005 The leaves are easily broken. Good condition.
- Nov 2004 Thick roots began to grow.
- Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.