Taxco, Guerrero, México
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'.
- [ Width ] 30 cm
- [ Height ] 30 mm
- [ Petal ] Violet
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] ionantha Mexico form
- [ Cultivar ] Peach
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
- Jul 2025 It keeps growing.
- Mar 2023 Tips of leaves began to turn pink.
- Oct 2022 A root began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- 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.
- Jul 2020 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the bloomed foliage.
- Apr 2020 Good condition.