Tillandsia makoyana

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) makoyana Baker (1889)

[ Etymology ] Lambert Jacob-Makoy (1790 - 1873), botanist, who observed flowering for the first time

The plant resembles Tillandsia tehuacana and only the leaves and the rosette shape are different. Leaves of Tillandsia tehuacana are soft and the rosette shape is columnar, whereas leaves of Tillandsia makoyana are rigid and the rosette shape is funnel-shaped.

[ Width ] 20 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm
[ Flower ] December - June

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] makoyana

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia simplexa Matuda (1972)

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 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
June 2021 Roots began to grow.
May 2021 A seedling.