Tillandsia atroviolacea

Tillandsia atroviolacea Ehlers and Koide (1997)

[ Etymology ] atro + violaceus in Latin (dark + purple)

2 different plants were obtained under the name of Tillandsia atroviolacea. I wonder which is the correct one.

[ Width ] 2 cm
[ Height ] 5 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] atroviolacea

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 2024 It keeps growing.

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

Sep. 2020 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Oct. 2007 It died.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul. 2006 A few outer leaves has died.
Feb. 2006 The center of the foliage began to stand up.

Oct. 2004 The number of leaves increased, and the foliage opened.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jun. 2004 The foliage grows faster than ever.
May 2004 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2003 It made an offset at the base of the foliage without blooming.