Tillandsia cacticola

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) cacticola L. B. Smith (1954)

[ Etymology ] cacti + cola in Latin (cactus + inhabitant of)

The flowering period is very showny with the outstanding pink floral bracts.

[ Width ] 15 cm
[ Height ] 10 cm
[ Petal ] White with the purple tip and it gradually turns pink as the purple color diffuses.
[ Bract ] Green and it turns pink in the later stage.
[ Flower ] May - July
[ Flower ] for 44 days

2nd Plant 2016 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
[ Species ] cacticola

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
Jun. 2024 It keeps growing.

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.

Oct. 2019 The foliage flowered in 2018 died and was removed.

Aug. 2018 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
May 2018 It flowered.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 A root began to grow.
Jan. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.

Apr. 2017 Two roots are growing.

Dec. 2016 A root began to grow.
Jul. 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2009 Two roots grew up to 50 mm long.

Mar. 2007 The foliage keeps growing.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Sep. 2005 Leaves were damaged and turned brown.
Jun. 2005 The foliage began to grow upward.

Dec. 2004 A root began to grow.
Sep. 2004 The center of the foliage turned brown and is dying.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Apr. 2004 Roots began to grow, and the foliage began to grow upward.
Mar. 2004 The growing point has died because of the scale insects (Coccidea), and recovered.

Nov. 2003 It has grown to the same size as the original foliage.