Tillandsia leiboldiana

Tillandsia (Allardtia) leiboldiana Schlechtendal (1845)

[ Etymology ] Friedrich Ernst Leibold (1804 - 1864), botanist

The rosette is composed of green leaves.

[ Cultivar ]
Pendulous form

[ Plant ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Allardtia

[ Variety ]
var. guttata (Costa Rica form, Pendulous?) => Tillandsia leiboldiana
var. leiboldiana (Mexico form) => Tillandsia leiboldiana

[ Synonym ]
Tillandsia aschersoniana Wittmack (1889)
Tillandsia coccinea Sessé and Mociño (1894)
Tillandsia lilacina Mez (1896)
Tillandsia phyllostachya Baker (1888)
Tillandsia rhodochlamys Baker (1889)
Tillandsia sieboldiana Regel
Tillandsia sparsiflora Baker (1890)
Tillandsia xiphophylla Baker (1888)
Tillandsia xyphophylla Baker (1888)

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.

1st Plant

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

July 2005 It died.
Apr. 2005 The entire foliage turned red.

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

Oct. 2003 The tips of leaves turned brown and died..