Tillandsia araujei

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) araujei Mez (1894)

[ Etymology ] Arauá river, Brazil, a natural habitat.

A medium-size long stem species. Prefers to wet cultivation.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Length ] 20 cm
[ Petal ] White

[ Cultivar ]
'Green Star' (Purple flowers)

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] araujei

[ Variety ]
araujei
minima (Smaller)

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
Dappled shade, Soaking and misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
Apr. 2024 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul. 2022 Leaves at the bottom side of the stem began to die.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 An offset began to grow at the side of the growing point.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Apr. 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar. 2009 It became more than 1.0 m long.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul. 2006 Many roots are growing.

Sep. 2004 Roots began to grow.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
May 2004 Roots began to grow.