Tillandsia ionantha

var. vanhyningii

Large form

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) var. vanhyningii M. B. Foster (1957) Large form

[ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)
[ Etymology ] Van Hyning, who collected the first specimen of this species

Large form of Tillandsia ionantha var. vanhyningii.

[ Width ] 5 - 8 cm, Stem 2 - 2.5 cm
[ Height ] 6 - 19 cm

[ Petal ] Violet C90 M100 Y0 K0
[ Leaf (Tip) ] Red C0 M80 Y60 K0
[ Leaf (Base) ] Green C40 M20 Y80 K0

[ Flower ] January - February, May
[ Flower ] for 13 - 14 days, every 1 - 7 years

2nd Plant 2017 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ionantha Mexico form
[ Variety ] vanhyningii
[ Cultivar ] Large form

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, AC / Heater
Mar 2025 1 - 2 offsets began to grow at the middle of the stem near the growing tip.
Jan 2025 It flowered.

Apr 2024 An offset began to grow at the middle of the stem near the growing tip.
Jan 2024 It flowered.

Apr 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the original foiage, and 2 offsets each from the 2 2017 offsets.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, Full air conditioning
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.

Jun 2020 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

May 2019 Roots began to grow.
Jan 2019 Leaves began to turn red.

May 2018 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.

Jun 2017 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
May 2017 It flowered.
Feb 2017 The foliage turned red.

Dec 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant ('Escaposa')

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2009 It keeps growing.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Dec 2006 Leaf tips turned beautiful pink.

Oct 2005 It keeps growing longer.

Dec 2004 Offsets dispatched from the original foliage.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.

May 2003 3 offsets began to grow around the flower after it bloomed.