Tillandsia albida

Tillandsia (Allardtia) albida Mez and Purpus (1916)

[ Etymology ] albidus in Latin (white)

Extremely sturdy species. It grows even if there are no watering.

[ Width ] 10 cm
[ Length ] 100 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green with red margins
[ Flower ] June - August
[ Flower ] for 72 days (max.)

1st Plant 2004 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] albida

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.

Cultivation Log

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

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Sep. 2020 Offsets have grown up to 10 cm.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Sep. 2018 3 - 4 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jul. 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. The foliage is approximately 80 cm long.

Jul. 2017 They became 40 cm long.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar. 2009 It keeps growing up to 50 cm long, A foliage is cut in the middle of the stems. Toal 3 foliages.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site.

Jul. 2005 It has grown up to 1 m long. Offsets began to grow at the bottom of the stem by cutting in the middle of the stem. Total 2 foliages.

Aug. 2004 Good condition.