Tillandsia caerulea

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) caerulea Humboldt, Bonpland and Kunth (1816)

[ Etymology ] caeruleus in Latin (Blue)

Small caulescent plant.
It is difficult to grow steadily. It seems to require high humidity and good ventilation.

[ Small size ] W 20 x L 200 mm

[ Plant ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Phytarrhiza

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia squamulosa Willdenow ex Schultes f. (1830)

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 but leaves at the bottom sides of the foliage die one by one. Watering should be more frequent.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

June 2023 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 Many leaves at the bottom of the plant died.

Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2019 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Mar. 2009 Only a foliage is alive.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Mar. 2005 Offsets began to grow at the side of the growing points of all foliages.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Oct. 2003 The foliage, which had only 3 leaves in the beginning, has grown longer. While a few leaves grow at the growing points of the foliages, a leaf at the bottom of the foliage dies.