Tillandsia nana

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) nana Baker (1889)

[ Etymology ] nanus in Latin (small)

Small plant having a long stem.
It was difficult to cultivate.

[ Small size ] W 30 x L 50 mm

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia calocephala Wittmack (1916)

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

Aug. 2020 It died.

Nov. 2019 The bottom part of the foliage was rotten and was removed. The top side is still alive.
Aug. 2019 A root began to grow.
Apr. 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Aug. 2007 It died.

Nov. 2006 Leaves at the bottom of the foliage die one by one.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Sept. 2005 Leaves turned brown and a foliage of the clump died.

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

Nov. 2003 A clump compries 2 offsets.