Lutheria splendens

Lutheria splendens (Brongniart) Lemaire (1850)

[ Etymology ] splendens in Latin (strong luster)

Flaming sward-like flowers are outstanding and very attractive.

[ Width ] 50 cm
[ Height ] 40 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow
[ Bract ] Orange
[ Flower ] August
[ Flower ] for 8 days

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Leaf ]
[ Offset ]

[ 1st Plant 2018 - ]

Classification

[ Genus ] Lutheria
[ Species ] splendens

[ Synonyms ]
Flaming sword
Tillandsia speciosa hort. ex G. Nicholson (1887)
Tillandsia splendens Brongniart (1845)
Viresea splendens (Brongniart) Lemaire (1850)

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, Tanking, Potting, Indoors
Apr. 2024 It keeps growing.

Sep. 2020 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug. 2020 It flowered.
Jun. 2020 An inflorescence began to grow from the larger offset.

Dec. 2018 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Oct 2018 Good condition.