Tillandsia ionantha

'Zebrina'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) 'Zebrina'

[ Etymology ] ion + anthus in Latin (violet + flower)
[ Etymology ] zebrinus in Latin (Zebra texture)

Leaves show unique lateral stripes formed by periodical zones where trichomes grow in the different directions.

[ Width ] 4 cm
[ Height ] 5 cm
[ Petal ] Violet CMYK=(80, 100, 0, 0)
[ Leaf (Tip) ] Red CMYK=(20, 80, 60, 0)
[ Leaf (Base) ] Yellow green CMYK=(40, 20, 40, 0)
[ Flower ] November - December
[ Flower ] for 3 - 5 days, every 2 years

[ Regional variation ]
Guatemala form
Mexico form

1st Plant 2019 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ionantha Guatemala form
[ Cultivar ] 'Zebrina'

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) var. stricta Koide (1993) 'Zebrina'
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ionantha Planchon (1854) var. zebrina B. T. Foster (1982)

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.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2024 2 foliages of the clump flowered.

Jan. 2023 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Dec. 2022 It flowered.
Apr. 2022 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2021 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Feb. 2020 A root keeps growing.

Jul. 2019 Good condition. A root is growing.