
México
México (Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán)
25 - 800 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia jaliscomonticola
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) jaliscomonticola Matuda (1961)
- [ Etymology ] Jalisco of México, a natural habitat of this species + monticola in Latin (mauntain dweller)
- The flower spike is 6 - 8 cm wide and wider than Tillandsia magnispica which distributes in Oaxaca.
- [ Width ] 40 cm
- [ Height ] 40 cm
- [ Flower ] October - December
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] jaliscomonticola
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia jalisco-monticola
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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Jul 2006 Many roots began to grow.
- Oct 2005 The foliage began to spread out.
- Jun 2005 Many roots began to grow.