Rio Hondo valley, Zacapa, Guatemala
200 - 500 m elevation
Saxicolous on a steep cliff of volcanic tuff
Tillandsia riohondoensis
Tillandsia riohondoensis Ehlers (2015)
- [ Etymology ] Rio Hondo valley in Guatemala, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- It resembles Tillandsia capitata. The stem is long and it produces offsets not only at the bottom of the foliage but also along the stem. Thin leaves are covered with thick trichomes and thin.
- [ Small size ] W 40 x H 20 mm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia capitata 'Rio Hondo'
- Tillandsia capitata 'Silver Rose'
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
- Jul. 2024 Roots began to grow.
- Feb. 2023 It keeps growing.
- Jan. 2022 A root began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Mar. 2021 A root began to grow.
- Sept. 2020 Good condition. 2 offsets are growing at the bottom of the foliage.