Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ariza-juliae

Tillandsia ariza-juliae L. B. Smith and J. Jiménez Almonte (1959)

[ Etymology ] Luis Ariza-Julia (1899 - 1989), who collected the first specimen of this species

Unique-shaped small plant. Straight leaves protruded form the bulbose base.

[ Width ] 2 cm
[ Height ] 5 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ariza-juliae

[ Synonyms ]
Wand airplant

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.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Dappled shade, Dipping & misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
May 2025 It keeps growing.

May 2024 Roots are growing.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul 2023 Outer leaved gradually fell off and it died.

Apr 2022 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
May 2021 A root began to grow.

Oct 2020 Roots are growing.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Jun 2005 The foliage spreaded out and died.
Mar 2005 Roots keep growing.
Jan 2005 Leaves turned reddish.

Nov 2004 Roots began to grow again.
Oct 2004 A leaf at the growing point has died.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Aug 2004 Roots stopped their growth.
Apr 2004 Roots keep growing.

Aug 2003 The number of leaves increased these days.