Mitla, Oaxaca, México
1,750 m elevation
Saxicolous on cliffs
Tillandsia mitlaensis
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) mitlaensis W. Weber and Ehlers (1983)
- [ Etymology ] Mitla in México, 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
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] 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
- Aug 2025 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 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
- Jan. 2004 An offset began to grow but was dispatched.