Tillandsia caliginosa

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) caliginosa W. Till (1984)

[ Etymology ] caligin in Latin (thick)

Relatively larger than other plants of subgenus Diaphoranthema.
Give off a fragrance in the daytime.

[ Size ] W 20 cm x H 5 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow with a purple margin
[ Bract ] Green
[ Flower ] March - April

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] caliginosa
[ Species ] caliginosa

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) crocata (É. Morren) N. E. Brown (1882) forma major Rauh (1983) (Large form, Yellow lines at the center of petals)
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) crocata (É. Morren) N. E. Brown (1882) var. tristis Rauh (Small form, Dark brown petals)
Tillandsia myosura Grisebach (1879)

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
Jun. 2024 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Jun. 2021 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.

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

Apr. 2019 Capsules opened and seeds are scattered.

Oct. 2018 Capsules are growing.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Sep. 2007 It died.
Jul. 2007 An offset began to grow at the base of all leaves.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sep. 2006 Scale insects are at the growing point, and leaves at the growing point fell off.

Feb. 2005 The last seed pods by the flower bloomed in Mar 2003 was opened and seeds were scattered.

Dec. 2004 Short roots are growing.
Oct. 2004 The first seed pods by the flower bloomed in Mar 2003 was opened and seeds were scattered.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Oct. 2003 3 offsets and seed pods began to grow.
Mar. 2003 It bloomed.