El Camaròn, Oaxaca, Mexico
2,000 m elevation
Epiphytic on oak trees (Quercus sp.)
Tillandsia ionantha
var. stricta
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha var. stricta
- [ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)
- [ Etymology ] strictus in Latin (upright)
- The rosette is always reddish with narrow leaves. The entire foliage turns red during the flowering period.
- [ Small size ] W 20 x H 20 mm
- [ Petal ] Violet
- [ Spring bloomer ] June
- [ Cultivar ]
- 'Zebrina'
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Tillandsia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosita'
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
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Oct. 2023 It keeps growing.
- Apr. 2022 Roots began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Apr. 2021 Roots began to grow.
- Sept. 2020 2 offsets keep growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- June 2019 A few roots began to grow.
- Jan. 2019 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage after blooming.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- June 2005 Roots began to grow.
- Sept. 2004 An offset began to grow.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- June 2004 It bloomed.
- Apr. 2004 Roots began to grow.