Tillandsia concolor

Tillandsia concolor L. B. Smith (1960)

[ Etymology ] con + color in Latin (same + color)

Leaves are hard but brittle, so it is necessary to take enough care to treat the plant.
Leaves turn red by cultivating in a sunny place.
The growing point and the leaf sheath are easily dameged by the water in the rosette. Careful watering is needed.

[ Width ] 10 cm
[ Height ] 10 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] concolor

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia palmasolana Matuda (1973)

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
Jul. 2024 It keeps growing.

Jul. 2021 Young leaves started growing at the growing point.
May 2021 Roots began to grow. Leaves turned red.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep. 2020 The leaves around the growing point turned brown and died.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2018 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Jul. 2016 All leaves turned red.

Jul. 2015 Leaf tips turned red.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar. 2009 The foliage became smaller because leaves were broken frequently.

Nov. 2006 Two roots began to grow.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
May 2006 Many roots began to grow.
Feb. 2006 The growing point of the foliage turned red.

Aug. 2005 The original foliage has died and removed.

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

Sep. 2003 The inflorescence had 2 branches. A 5-leaf offset is growing.