Tillandsia mitlaensis

Tillandsia mitlaensis W. Weber and Ehlers (1983)

[ Etymology ] Mitla in Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)

Pure white rosette is very beautiful as leaves are covered with thick and long trichomes.
The stem of the standard variety is short.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Height ] 10 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] mitlaensis

[ Variety ]
tulensis (Long stem)

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, AC / Heater
Nov. 2024 It keeps growing.

Apr. 2021 Roots began to grow.

Jun. 2020 A root began to grow.
Apr. 2020 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Sep. 2007 It died.

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

Sep. 2005 Leaves at the bottom of the foligae died.

Aug. 2004 Offsets are growing under the leaves at the bottom of the foliage.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jan. 2004 An offset began to grow but was dispatched.