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.
It resembles Tillandsia ignesiae and Tillandsia caballosensis.

[ Width ] 10 mm
[ Height ] 10 mm

[ Petal ] Green
[ Bract ] Red

[ Flower ] May - July
[ Flower ] for 50 days

2nd Plant 2017 - 2019

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Viridantha
[ Species ] plumosa

[ Variety ]
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, Hanging, AC / Heater
Jun 2025 A root began to grow.

May 2023 Good condition.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
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.
Sep 2019 The foliage bloomed in 2018 began to die.

Oct 2018 A capsule began to grow.
Aug 2018 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2018 It flowered.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
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, Indoors
Sep 2005 It died.

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