Cuba, Jamaica
Tillandsia argentea
Tillandsia argentea Grisebach (1866)
- [ Etymology ] argenteus in Latin (silver white)
- T. fuchsii was separated from T. argentea in 1990, and T. argentea became an endemic species to Cuba as the result. T. fuchsii from Mexico and Guatemala, formerly called T. argentea, are dealt as T. argentea even now. T. aregentea is a rare species, and most of "T. argentea" is T. fuchsii.
- Whereas the base of foliages of T. fuchsii is tight and fat like a ban, that of T. argentea is more sparse. Flower petals of T. argentea and T. fuchsii are red and purple, respectively.
- [ Small size ] W 50 x H 30 mm
- [ Petal ] Red
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
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 shade, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Mar. 2023 The original foliage died and was removed.
- Aug. 2022 A root began to grow.
- July, 2021 An offset is growing at the base of the inflorescence.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Feb. 2009 3 thick roots are growing.
- Sept. 2008 A root began to grow.
- Nov. 2007 A root began to grow.
- Mar. 2007 The center of the foliage began to stand up.
- Feb. 2007 The center of the foliage turned purple.
- Nov. 2006 A root began to grow.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Oct. 2005 Tips of leaves turned yellow but it does not seem dying.
- Oct. 2004 A root keeps growing longer and longer.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- July 2004 A root began to grow.
- Nov. 2003 The offset became the same size as the original foliage.
- Aug. 2003 It became stable these days.