Tillandsia aeranthos

var. aemula

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) aeranthos (Loiseleur) L. B. Smith (1943) var. aemula T. Strehl (2000)

[ Etymology ] aerius + antho in Latin (air, aloft + flower)
[ Etymology ] aemulus in Latin (similar to)

Petals are blue as the standard Tillandsia aeranthos. Floral bracts are much larger, up to ca. 2.7 cm. The foliage is also larger.

[ Width ] 12 cm
[ Length ] 30 cm
[ Petal ] Blue
[ Bract ] Red
[ Flower ] January - February
[ Flower ] for 18 days

1st Plant 2021 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] aeranthos
[ Variety ] aemula

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 sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Apr. 2024 It keeps growing.

Nov. 2023 The foliage flowered in 2021 died and was removed.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr. 2021 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Mar. 2021 Roots began to grow from the bottom of the foliage.
Jan. 2021 It flowered.