Distributed from Mexico to Nicaragua at altitudes from 450 to 1,700 m.

Tillandsia ionantha 'Albino'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854)

[ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (purple + flower)
[ Etymology ] albi in Latin (white colored)
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Tillandsia

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Flowers ]
[ Blooming foliages ]
[ Blushing ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Roots ]
[ Pups ]

Features

[ Blooming ] March - April, for 13 days
[ Flower ] White
[ Fregrance ] None
[ Blooming size ] 2 - 3 cm (W) x 3 - 4 cm (H)
White flower variety of Tillandsia ionantha.
The flowers of 'Druid' is also white but its leaves turn yellow with a red tint in the sunny place. On the other hand, those of 'Albino' is pure yellow as it does not have red pigments.

Cultivaton tips

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.

Very high watering frequency cultivation

Grows well.

Cultivation Log

Sept. 2020 2 roots began to grow.

June 2019 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Mar. 2019 It bloomed.
Feb. 2019 Good condition.