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0 - 1,350 m elevation

Epiphytic

Tillandsia bulbosa

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) bulbosa Hooker (1825)

[ Etymology ] bulbos in Latin (bulb)

Very unique form having a bulbous base and twisted leaves.

[ Width ] 30 cm, Bulb 2 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm, Bulb 3 cm

[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red

[ Flower ] January - February
[ Flower ] for 14 days

[ Cultivar ]
Belize

3rd Plant 2016 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] bulbosa

[ Variety ]
brasiliensis => Tillandsia bulbosa
picta => Tillandsia bulbosa

[ Form ]
alba (White flower)

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia erythraea Lindley and Paxton (1850)
Tillandsia pumila Grisebach (1864)
Tillandsia pumila Lindley and Paxton (1850)

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, AC / Heater
Mar 2025 The foliage flowered in 2020 died and was removed.

Sep 2024 Roots began to grow.
Mar 2024 Roots began to grow.

Oct 2023 A root began to grow.
Feb 2023 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Jun 2021 Roots keep growing.

Sep 2020 A root began to grow.
May 2020 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.
Jan 2020 It flowered.

Nov 2019 An inflorescence began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 2 roots began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

May 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2008 The growing point turned red.

Sep 2007 Roots began to grow.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sep 2006 The growing point turned red.
Jan 2006 Roots has grown pretty long.

Oct 2005 An offset began to grow at the base of the bottom leaf. Roots began to grow.
May 2005 Roots are growing well.

Oct 2004 New roots also began to grow.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Aug 2004 Roots has grown so long.
Jun 2004 The growing point of the foliage began to stand up.
May 2004 Roots began to grow.

Dec 2003 The original foliage has died and removed.
Oct 2003 An offset began to grow after it bloomed and has grown up to the same size as the original foliage.