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 C80 M100 Y30 K0
[ Leaf (Tip) ] Red C10 M80 Y60 K0
[ Leaf (Base) ] Yellow green C10 M0 Y60 K10
[ Flowr ] June
[ 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.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jan. 2025 2 offsets began to grow.

Nov. 2024 It flowered.
Jul. 2024 Roots began to grow.

Nov. 2023 It flowered.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr. 2021 A dispatched offset.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jun. 2025 It flowered.

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.