Tillandsia cardenasii

Tillandsia (Aerobia) cardenasii L. B. Smith (1935)

[ Etymology ] Martin Cárdenas, Bolivian botanist, who collected the first specimen of this species

The slender foliage with thick trichomes on the leaves.
Flowers of Tillandsia pseudocardenasii are same as those of Tillandsia cardenasii, but the foliage of Tillandsia pseudocardenasii is shorter and narrower.

[ Width ] 10 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Aerobia
[ Species ] cardenasii

[ Variety ]
major

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.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jun 2025 It keeps growing.

Jul 2024 A root began to grow.

Mar 2022 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.

Dec 2021 A root began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Jul 2021 Roots began to grow.

Sep 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.

Oct 2019 Good condition.