Tillandsia ionantha

var. maxima

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) var. maxima Ehlers (2000)

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

Larger than common Tillandsia ionantha such as Mexico form.

[ Width ] 4 cm
[ Height ] 5 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Flower ] December - January

1st Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ionantha Mexico form
[ Variety ] maxima

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia ionantha 'Huamelula'

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
Jul. 2024 A root began to grow.

Jun. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2022 Roots began to grow.

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

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

Jun. 2019 Roots began to grow.
Jan. 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar. 2008 Roots began to grow.

May 2007 Roots began to grow.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul. 2006 Two roots began to grow.
May 2006 Two offsets began to grow.
Jan. 2006 It flowered

Oct. 2005 The offsets keep growing but their condition is not good.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jul. 2004 The leaf tips of offsets turned brown and died.
May 2004 The second offset began to grow.
Mar. 2004 An offset began to grow.

Dec. 2003 It flowered.