Tillandsia castellanii

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) castellanii L. B. Smith (1934)

[ Etymology ] Alberto Castellanos (1896 - 1968), botanist

Small-size plant. The growth speed is very slow.
Flowers are so small that it is hard to recognize.

[ Width ] 8.5 - 11 cm
[ Height ] 9 - 11 cm, Flowering 10.5 - 13.5 cm
[ Thickness ] 5 mm
[ Stem ] D 5 mm
[ Petal ] Yellow CMYK=(0, 10, 80, 10)
[ Bract (Tip) ] Reddish brown CMYK=(0, 40, 40, 60)
[ Bract (Base) ] Dark brown CMYK=(60, 80, 100, 10)
[ Flower ] March - May
[ Flower ] for 3 - 8 days

1st Plant 2003 - 2009

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] capillaris
[ Species ] castellanii

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia castellani

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.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jun. 2024 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2024 It flowered.
Apr. 2024 An inflorescence began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Dec. 2020 Capsules opended and seeds were scattered.
Sep. 2020 Good condition.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul. 2024 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jun. 2024 It flowered.
May 2024 An inflorescence began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2020 Roots began to grow.
Apr. 2020 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Jul. 2009 Capsules began to grow.
May 2009 It flowered.
Apr. 2009 An inflorescence began to grow!

Jul. 2008 Capsules began to grow.
May 2008 It flowered.
Apr. 2008 An inflorescence began to grow!
Feb. 2008 The capsules of the flower bloomed in May 2007 began to scatter seeds.

May 2007 It flowered.
Mar. 2007 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul. 2006 Capsules began to grow.
May 2006 It flowered.
Mar. 2006 An inflorescence began to grow.
Jan. 2006 The capsules of the flower bloomed in May 2005 began to scatter seeds.

Jul. 2005 Capsules began to grow.
May 2005 It flowered.
Apr. 2005 An inflorescence began to grow.
Feb. 2005 The capsules of the flower bloomed in May 2004 began to scatter seeds.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
May 2004 Capsules began to grow.
May 2004 It flowered.
Feb. 2004 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct. 2003 2 offsets began to grow.
Mar. 2003 It flowered.