Tillandsia aizoides

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) aizoides Mez (1896)

Possibly a hybrid of Tillandsia minutiflora and Tillandsia rectangula
[ Etymology ] Similar to subgenus Aizoon

A tiny species which propagates well. Fregrant.

[ Small size ] W 10 x L 50 mm
[ Petal ] Brown, Purple, Yellow
[ Bract ] Brown
[ Summer bloomer ] July - August
[ Flowering ] for 4 days (max.)

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

[ 2nd Plant 2020 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
rectangula group

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
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Feb. 2024 The capsule opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug. 2023 A capsule began to grow.
July 2023 It flowered.
June 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.
May 2023 A root began to grow.

Apr. 2022 A root began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Jan. 2021 The capsule opened and seeds were scattered.

Oct. 2020 A capsule is growing.

1st Plant

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

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sept. 2006 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2005 It flowered.
June 2005 An inflorescence began to grow.
June 2005 Young and yellow green leaves are spreading out more and more.

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

Nov. 2003 An offset began to grow.
Aug. 2003 It flowered.