Tillandsia ionantha

'Large form'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) 'Large form'

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

Relatively large in size.

[ Width ] 3 cm
[ Height ] 4 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Flower ] November
[ Flower ] for 6 days

1st Plant 2017 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ionantha Mexico form
[ Cultivar ] 'Large 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
Jun. 2024 2 offsets began to grow at the middle of the foliage.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 2017 Good condition.