Brazil

Tillandsia burle-marxii

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) burle-marxii Ehlers (1994)

[ Etymology ] Roberto Burle Marx (1909 - 1994), who discovered this plant.

A small species having a long stem.

[ Width ] 1 cm
[ Length ] 10 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] burle-marxii

Cultivaton

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
Jun. 2024 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul. 2022 Leaves were damaged by sunburn, probably because of too strong sun light.

Dec. 2021 A root began to grow at the middle of the foliage.

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.

Jun. 2019 A root began to grow.

Oct. 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Apr. 2005 Offsets began to grow at the middle of the long stem.

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

Nov. 2003 Offsets were dispatched from the foliage.
Sep. 2003 Offsets began to grow at the base of the long stem.