north of Playa Manzanilla, Gurrero, Mexico
50 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia x rothii
Tillandsia x rothii Rauh (1976)
- [ Natural hybrid ]: T. jaliscomonticola x T. roland-gosselini
- [ Etymology ] Johannes Rudolph Roth (1814 - 1858) who discovered this species first.
- Yellowish green leaves are springy.
- It grows well under a dry condition.
- [ Small size ] W 50 x H 50 mm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia lambrostachya Philcox and Psomadakis (1982)
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.
Grows well.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Jun. 2024 Many roots began to grow.
- Feb. 2023 Roots began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- May 2021 A root began to grow.
- Sept. 2020 A root began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- July 2019 Roots began to grow.
- Dec. 2018 Good condition.