Río Grijalva, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico
Saxicolous on vertical cliffs of limestone
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
- Oct. 2024 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 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.