Tillandsia bulbosa

'Belize'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) bulbosa Hooker (1825)

[ Etymology ] bulbos in Latin (bulb)
[ Etymology ] Belize, a natural habitat of this cultivar

Relatively large size plant having caulescent basal bulb.

[ Medium size ] W 30 x H 50 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Winter bloomer ] January - March
[ Flowering ] for 40 days (max.)

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Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Tillandsia

Cultivaton

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 shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Aug. 2006 The base of the foliage was damaged and dead..

Mar. 2005 The blooming period was finished.
Jan. 2005 It bloomed.

Dec. 2004 The spike divided into 3 branches.
Nov. 2004 A flower spike began to grow.
Nov. 2004 Suddenly it began to grow faster.