Tillandsia ionantha

var. vanhyningii

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

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

Tillandsia ionantha having long stems. It is reluctant to bloom.
There are many variations in sizes and forms.

[ Width ] 2 cm
[ Length ] 4 cm

[ Cultivar ]
Large form

Classification

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

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
Jul 2025 It keeps growing.

Aug 2023 Many roots began to grow.

Apr 2022 Good condition.

1st Plant

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.
Jul 2006 Roots have grown long.

Oct 2005 Many offsets always grow from the stem.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.