Tillandsia canescens

Tillandsia canescens Swartz (1788)

[ Etymology ] canescens in Latin (grayish white)

Small foliage with green leaves. Requires frequent watering.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Height ] 3 cm
[ Petal ] Pale violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Flower ] January - February
[ Flower ] for 20 days

1st Plant 2019 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] canescens

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, AC / Heater
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.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul. 2022 Leaves at the bottom of the rosette curled, probably because of the shortage of water.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Jan. 2021 The 2nd offset began to grow at the side of the 1st offset..

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

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

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