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Tillandsia ionantha var. maxima

Tehuantepec, San Pedro Huamelula, Oaxaca, México

100 m elevation

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

Classification

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

  • Jul 2024 A root began to grow.
  • Jun 2023 Roots began to grow.
  • Aug 2022 Roots began to grow.
  • Jun 2019 Roots began to grow.
  • Jan 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

  • 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 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree 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.
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