Huixtán, Chiapas, Mexico
1,900 m elevation
Epiphytic (Oak trees)
Tillandsia x cuchnichim
Tillandsia x cuchnichim R. Guess and V. Guess (2005)
- [ Natural hybrid ]: T. carlsoniae x T. eizii
- [ Etymology ] Cuch + Nichim in Tzotzil-language in Maya (task + flower). A Tzotzil-speaking Tzotzil man of "Cuch Nichim", who have the responsibility of gathering plants for the religious ceremony, collected the first specimen of this species.
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Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] x cuchnichim
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.
Cultivation Log
- No records