Tillandsia intermedia

Tillandsia intermedia Mez (1903)

[ Etymology ] inter + media in Latin (in the middle of)

It seems almost same plant as Tillandsia paucifolia Mexico form but it produces offsets on the inflorescences.
Long twisted leaves grow from the bulbous basement.
It has a low tolerance for high temperatures under wet cultivation condition by applying soaking.

[ Small size ] W 15 x H 30 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Summer bloomer ] June - July
[ Flowering ] for 32 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

[ 2nd Plant 2016 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) paucifolia J. G. Baker (1878) subsp. schubertii F. Ebel and Roeth (1988)

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, Full air conditioning

Sept. 2023 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2022 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, 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.

Aug. 2019 Roots began to grow at the bottom of the foliage which is not bloomed.
June 2019 It bloomed.
Mar. 2019 An inflorescence began to grow.

July 2018 Offsets began to grow at the inflorescence and the bottom of the foliage.
June 2018 It flowered.

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

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.

July 2017 An offset began to grow at the middle of the inflorescence after it bloomed.
June 2017 It flowered.
May 2017 Roots began to grow at the bottom of the largest foliage of the clump.
Mar. 2017 An inflorescence began to grow.

Sept. 2016 The second offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage. Two roots began to grow.
Aug. 2016 An offset began to grow at the top of the foliage.
July 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Aug. 2008 The offset died.
Apr. 2008 The original foliage died and was removed.

Nov. 2006 The offset keeps growing.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sept. 2006 The growing point of the offset turned brown and died.

Sept. 2005 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
July 2005 It bloomed.
Apr. 2005 An inflorescence began to grow.

Dec. 2004 The growing point of the foliage turned red.
Oct. 2004 A root began to grow.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
June 2004 Good condition.