Tillandsia araujei

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) araujei Mez (1894)

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

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

[ Medium size ] W 50 x L 200 mm or longer
[ Petal ] White

[ Cultivar ]
'Green Star' (Purple flowers)

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

[ Variety ]
var. araujei
var. minima (Small foliage)

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, Full air conditioning

May 2023 It keeps growing well.

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

July 2022 Leaves at the bottom side of the stem began to die.

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

Nov. 2021 An offset began to grow at the side of the growing point.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

May 2019 It keeps growing.

Apr. 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

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.
July 2006 Many roots are growing.

Sept. 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.