Tillandsia canescens

Tillandsia canescens Swartz (1788)

[ Etymology ] canescens in Latin (grayish white)

Small foliage with green leaves. Requires frequent watering.

[ Small size ] W 50 x H 30 mm
[ Petal ] Pale violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Winter bloomer ] January - February
[ Flowering ] for 20 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

[ 1st Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

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.

Cultivation Log

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Soaking and misting,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Mar. 2024 Roots began to grow.

May 2023 The 3rd offset began to grow at the bottom of the original foliage but died soon.
Mar. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

July 2022 Leaves at the bottom of the rosette curled, probably because of the shortage of water.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Jan. 2021 The 2nd offset began to grow at the side of the 1st offset..

June 2020 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Jan. 2020 It flowered.

Oct. 2019 An inflorescence began to grow.
Jan. 2019 Good condition.