Distributed in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.

Tillandsia ionantha 'Peach'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854)

[ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (purple + flower)
[ Etymology ] peach in English
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Tillandsia

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Roots ]
[ Pups ]

Features

[ Blooming ] ?
[ Flower ] Purple
[ Fregrance ] None
[ Blooming size ] 2 - 4 cm (W) x 3 - 6 cm (H)
The leaves turn peach yellow (yellow with a red tint) during the blooming period.
White flower type of this Tillandsia ionantha whose leaves turn same color is also labeled Tillandsia ionantha 'Peach'.

Cultivaton tips

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.

Very high watering frequency cultivation

Grows well.

Cultivation Log

May 2021 The foliage 2 generation 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.