Tillandsia capitata

var. domingensis

Tillandsia capitata Grisebach (1866) var. domingensis Rauh and Ariza Julia (1983)

[ Accepted name ] Tillandsia capitata Grisebach (1866)
[ Etymology ] capitatus in Latin (capitate, capitulum, head inflorescence)
[ Etymology ] Santo Domingo de Guzmán, the metropolis of Dominica, the natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)

A form of Tillandsia capitata having narrower and reddish purple leaves.
Leaves may turn green by cultivating in shade.
This form was described as a variety, but currently it is recongnized as a synonym of Tillandsia capitata.

[ Width ] 10 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm
[ Petal ] Violet

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] capitata
[ Variety ] domingensis

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.

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

Aug. 2019 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2018 Roots began to grow.

Nov. 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Feb. 2009 The foliage turned red as it is in a sunny place..

Jul. 2007 The leaf bases at the growing point turned green.

Oct. 2006 The foliage turned red as it is in a sunny place..
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 The foliage turned red as it is in a sunny place..
Jul. 2005 The leaf bases at the growing point turned green.

Oct. 2004 The foliage turned red as it has been in a sunny place..
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jun. 2004 The leaf bases at the growing point turned green.

Dec. 2003 The foliage turned red as it is in a sunny place..
Jul. 2003 The leaf bases at the growing point are green.