Tillandsia hondurensis

Tillandsia hondurensis Rauh (1981)

[ Etymology ] Honduras, the country name of a natural habitat + ensis in Latin (originating in)

It resembles a small size Tillandsia harrisii but leaves turn violet by cultivating in sunny places.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Height ] 7 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] hondurensis

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
Sep. 2024 A root began to grow.

Jul. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Sep. 2022 Many roots began to grow.
Jan. 2022 Many roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Aug. 2021 A root began to grow.
Apr. 2021 The 2nd offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.

Dec. 2020 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
Nov. 2020 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Aug. 2008 It became smaller and smaller, and finally it died.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
May 2006 Roots began to grow. The foliage has approximately 10 leaves.

Dec. 2005 It keeps growing. Leaves turned purple.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Sep. 2003 The top part of the foliage having 5 leaves was dispatched.