Tillandsia caulescens

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) caulescens Brongniart ex Baker (1889)

[ Etymology ] caulescens in Latin (caulescent)

Beautiful white flowers on an orange spike.
Require high frequency watering.

[ Small size ] W 200 x H 300 mm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Orange
[ Spring bloomer ] May - June
[ Flowering ] for a month (max.)

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

[ 2nd Plant 2016 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

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 shade, Soaking and misting,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Sept. 2023 The growing point stopped growing, and 1 - 3 offsets began to grow at the middle of the stem.

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

Dec. 2022 Leaf tips around the growing point began to die.
Sept. 2022 A root began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2020 2 offsets keep growing well.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

June 2017 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2017 It bloomed.
Jan. 2017 An inflorescence began to grow.

Dec. 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Oct. 2008 The growing point turned brown and died.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 It is growing slowly.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

May 2003 It is growing but tips of leaves are brown and dying.