Tillandsia butzii

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) butzii Mez (1935)

[ Etymology ] George C. Butz (1863 - 1907), a botanist who discovered this plant.

A reptile-like unique appearance having long spotted leaves.
Leaves burn easily, and require frequent watering.

[ Width ] 10 cm, Bulb 1 cm
[ Length ] 30 cm, Bulb 2 cm

[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red

[ Flower ] April - June
[ Flower ] for a months

1st Plant 2003 - 2008

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] butzii

[ Variety ]
roseiflora (Pink flower)

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia inanis Lindley and Paxton (1850-51)
Tillandsia variegata Schlechtendal (1845)

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, Soaking & misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
May 2025 3 roots began to grow.

Dec 2024 It began to grow healthy.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep 2022 Leaves at the bottom of the foliage began to die, and the plant became smaller and smaller.
Feb 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.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Jun 2019 Roots began to grow.

Jun 2018 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.

Aug 2015 Roots began to grow.
Jul 2015 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Nov 2008 Roots began to grow.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul 2006 The original foliage bloomed in 2003 has died and removed.

Oct 2005 5th offset began to grow from the base of the 5th leaf at the bottom of the foliage.
Jan 2005 2 leaves has died and removed. The 3rd and 4th offsets are growing well.

Sep 2004 The 3rd and 4th offsets began to grow at the base of 2 leaves at the bottom of the foliage, and these 2 leaves began to die.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Feb 2004 Seed pods were opened and seeds were scattered.

Oct 2003 Seed pods began to grow.
Aug 2003 2 offsets began to grow.
May 2003 It flowered.