Tillandsia plumosa

Tillandsia (Viridantha) plumosa Baker (1888)

[ Etymology ] plumosus in Latin (feather-like)

The sparse rosette is composed of narrow leaves with long trichomes.
The growing point is damaged when it is wet for long time.

[ Small size ] W 10 x H 10 mm
[ Petal ] Green
[ Bract ] Red
[ Spring, Summer bloomer ] May - July
[ Flowering ] for 50 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]
[ Capsule ]
[ Seed ]
[ Seedling ]

[ 2nd Plant 2017 - 2019 ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Viridantha

[ Variety ]
var. magnusiana => Tillandsia magnusiana

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia magnusiana L. B. Smith

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.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

May 2023 Good condition.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Oct. 2019 The original foliage and the offset died suddenly.
Oct. 2019 The seed pod opened and seeds were scattered. The growing point of the offset turned brown.
Sept. 2019 The foliage bloomed in 2018 began to die.

Oct. 2018 A seed pod began to grow.
Aug. 2018 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2018 It bloomed.

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.

Nov. 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Sept. 2005 It died.

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