Tillandsia dura

Tillandsia (Allardtia) dura Baker (1889)

[ Etymology ] durus in Latin (hard, solid)

Yellowish green leaves are rigid and relatively brittle.

[ Spring, Autumn, Winter bloomer ] May, September, December

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Allardtia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia linearis sensu Wawra

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 shade, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Jan. 2024 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the largest foliage.

Aug. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2022 Roots began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Feb. 2020 Roots began to grow.

June 2019 Roots began to grow.
May 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Mar. 2009 It keeps growing but no change was observed.

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

Oct. 2005 It shows no change, but it seems growing anyway.

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