Tillandsia gardneri

var. rupicola

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) gardneri Lindley (1842) var. rupicola E. Pereira (1981)

[ Etymology ] George Gardner (1812 - 1849), collector
[ Etymology ] rupicola in Latin (growing on the cliffs)

Leaves are more succulent and secund. A white - lilac flower variety of Tillandsia garneri.

[ Width ] 10 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm

[ Petal ] White, Lilac

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] gardneri
[ Variety ] rupicola

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) gardneri Lindley (1842) var. cabofrioensis W. Weber and Ehlers (1982)

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
Jul 2025 It keeps growing.

Nov 2024 A few roots began to grow.
Mar 2024 A root began to grow.

Sep 2023 A root began to grow.
Aug 2023 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2008 Roots are growing.

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

Oct 2005 Leaves does not increase because the some numbers of leaves at the bottom of the foliage die as the new leaves at the growing point.

Sep 2004 Roots are growing.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.