Tillandsia ixioides

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) ixioides Grisebach (1879)

[ Etymology ] Ixia (genus Ixia, family Iridaceae) + oides in Latin (similar to)

Leaves are very rigid and brittle. There are no fregrant type and fregrant type. The fregrant type gives off all days.

[ Small size ] W 30 x H 30 mm
[ Petal ] Yellow
[ Bract ] Pale brown
[ Winter bloomer ] February - March
[ Flowering ] for 18 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Offset ]

[ 2nd Plant 2018 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

[ Variety ]
Tillandsia ixioides var. occidentalis (Larger foliage)

[ Subspecies ]
Tillandsia ixioides subsp. ixioides
Tillandsia ixioides subsp. viridiflora (Green flowers)

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia canescens hort. ex Baker
Tillandsia lutea Baker (1889)
Tillandsia meridionalis Baker (1888)

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

Nov. 2023 An inflorescence began to grow from a foliage of the clump.

Feb. 2022 The foliage flowered in 2019 died and was removed.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2019 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Feb. 2019 It bloomed.

Nov. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.
July 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Mar. 2009 It became much smaller.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 Leaves are falling off one by one.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Oct. 2003 3 offsets began to grow after it bloomed.