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 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.