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Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra'

México, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua

450 - 1,700 m elevation

Epiphytic, Terrestrial

Tillandsia ionantha

'Rubra'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) 'Rubra'

  • [ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)
  • [ Etymology ] rubra in Latin (red)
  • The entire foliage turns pinkish red not only during the flowering period but also cultivating in the sunny places.
  • [ Width ] 11 - 13 cm
  • [ Height ] 9 cm, Flowering 10 cm
  • [ Flower ] March - June
  • [ Flower ] for 6 days, every 2 - 5 years

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 An offset began to grow at the base of the flowered foliage.
  • May 2024 A foliage of 2-foliage clump flowered.
  • May 2023 Roots began to grow.
  • May 2022 An offset began to grow at the base of the flowered foliage.
  • Apr 2022 Roots began to grow.
  • Mar 2022 A foliage of 2-foliage clump flowered.
  • Jul 2019 An offset began to grow from each foliage.
  • Jun 2019 It flowered.
  • May 2019 A root began to grow.
  • Jan 2019 Leaves began to turn red.
  • Jul 2017 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
  • Jun 2017 It flowered.
  • May 2017 Roots began to grow.
  • Dec 2016 The entire foliage turned beautiful pink.
  • Oct 2015 Tips of all leaves turned beautiful pink.
  • Sep 2015 Leaves turned beautiful pink.
  • Sep 2015 A root began to grow.
  • Jul 2015 Good condition.

1st Plant

  • Oct 2006 The original foliage died and was removed.
  • Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
  • Jun 2006 An offset began to grow.
  • Jan 2006 It flowered.
  • Dec 2005 Leaves turned beautiful pink.
  • Oct 2005 It keeps growing.
  • Dec 2004 Leaf tips turned bright red.
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