Tillandsia arhiza

Large form

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) arhiza Mez (1896) Large form

[ Etymology ] a + rhiza in Latin (no + roots)

Leaves are covered with no trichomes and look green. Very large plant.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Length ] 100 cm

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
[ Species ] arhiza
[ Cultivar ] Large form

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, AC / Heater
May 2025 It keeps growing.

Mar 2022 It keeps growing up to approximately 1 m.

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
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 Leaves are damaged by direct sun light.
Jan 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2009 It is still alive but there has been no outstanding changes.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

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