An artificial hybrid species
Tillandsia x 'Kimberly'
Tillandsia x 'Kimberly' Mark Dimmitt
- [ Artificial hybrid ]: Tillandsia usneoides x Tillandsia recurvata
- [ Etymology ] Kimberly Isley, a daughter of Paul T. Isley who is a friend of Mark Dimmitt.
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Flowers ]
- [ Inflorescences ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Roots ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] June - July, for 4 days
- [ Flower ] Yellow with purple dots
- [ Fregrance ] Give off all days
- [ Blooming size ] 0.5 - 2 cm (W) x 10 - 30 cm (H)
- Proper cultivation conditions are being investigated. Probably low degree of drought tolerance.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Low watering frequency cultivation
It could be cultivated only for 2 year. Probably more water is required.
Cultivation Log
- Aug. 2008 It died.
- July 2007 A flower bloomed.
- Apr. 2007 Roots began to grow.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- June 2006 It bloomed.
- June 2006 Inflorescences began to grow.