Tillandsia ionantha

Guatemala form

Yellow form

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) Guatemala form Yellow form

[ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)

Leaves are yellowish green.

[ Width ] 7 - 9 cm
[ Height ] 11 cm
[ Petal ] Violet CMYK=(80, 100, 30, 0)
[ Leaf (Tip) ] Red CMYK=(10, 80, 60, 0)
[ Leaf (Base) ] Yellow green CMYK=(10, 0, 60, 10)
[ Flowr ] Junee
[ Flower ] for 3 - 4 days, every year

1st Plant 2016 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ionantha Guatemala form
[ Cultivar ] Yellow form

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.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul. 2024 An offset began to grow.
Jul. 2024 Roots began to grow.
Jun. 2024 It flowered.

Jul. 2023 An offset began to grow.
Jun. 2023 It flowered.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Jul. 2019 Good condition.