Mitla - Ayulta and El Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico
1,750 m elevation
Saxicolous
Tillandsia mitlaensis
var. tulensis
Tillandsia mitlaensis W. Weber and Ehlers (1983) var. tulensis Lautner and Ehlers (2001)
- [ Etymology ] Mitla in Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (collected from)
- [ Etymology ] El Tule in Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (collected from)
- Pure white rosette is very beautiful as leaves are covered with thick and long trichomes.
- The plant has long stem, whereas the standard variety is stemless.
- [ Small size ] W 5 x L 20 cm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
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, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2023 It keeps growing.
- Apr. 2022 A root began to grow from the middle of the stem.
- Aug. 2021 2 more offsets began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
- July 2021 The 2nd offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Feb. 2021 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
- Feb. 2020 It keeps growing long.
- July 2019 Roots began to grow.
- Apr. 2019 It keeps growing.
- July 2018 Good condition.