Tillandsia intermedia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tillandsia intermedia |
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Tillandsia
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intermedia
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Tillandsia paucifolia subsp. schubertii F.Ebel & J.Röth |
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Tillandsia intermedia is a special kind of flowering plant that belongs to the Tillandsia group. Many plants in this group are known as "air plants" because they can grow without soil!
Where Does Tillandsia intermedia Live?
This plant is found only in western Mexico. It grows naturally in specific areas like Guerrero, Sinaloa, and Jalisco. When a plant or animal is found only in one specific place, we say it is "endemic" to that area.
What Are Cultivars?
Sometimes, plant experts create new versions of plants by crossing two different types together. These new versions are called "cultivars." They often have unique features like different flower colors or leaf shapes. Here are some interesting cultivars that come from Tillandsia intermedia:
- Tillandsia 'Curly Slim' (This one is a mix of T. intermedia and T. streptophylla)
- Tillandsia 'Dimmitt's Delight'
- Tillandsia 'Kanyan' (A mix of T. intermedia and T. baileyi)
- Tillandsia 'KimThoa Aldridge' (A mix of T. intermedia and T. concolor)
- Tillandsia 'Long John' (This one is a mix of T. pseudobaileyi and T. intermedia)
- Tillandsia 'Mudlo' (A mix of T. intermedia and T. ionantha)
- Tillandsia 'Victory' (A mix of T. intermedia and T. capitata)
See also
In Spanish: Tillandsia intermedia para niños
