Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico
Tillandsia ionantha
'Peach'
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) 'Peach'
- [ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)
- [ Etymology ] peach in English
- The leaves turn peach yellow (yellow with a red tint) during the flowering period.
- The white flower plant whose leaves turn same color is also labeled 'Peach'.
- [ Small size ] W 30 x H 30 mm
- [ Petal ] Violet
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Tillandsia
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, Full air conditioning
- Mar. 2023 Tips of leaves began to turn pink.
- Oct. 2022 A root began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- May 2021 The original foliage (2 generations before) has died and was removed.
- Mar. 2021 A root began to grow.
- July 2020 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the bloomed foliage.
- Apr. 2020 Good condition.