Tillandsia cristagallii

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) cristagallii Ehlers (2002)

[ Etymology ] crista + gall in Latin (crest + hen) after local name, Cresta de Gallo (Hen's crest)

Medium-size plant having green leaves. The offset is produced on the tip of the stolon.

[ Medium size ] W 20 x H 40 cm
[ Petal ] Pale violet
[ Bract ] Green with red margins
[ Spring bloomer ] April - May
[ Flowering ] for 32 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Offset ]
[ Capsule ]
[ Seed ]
[ Seedling ]

[ 1st Plant 2021 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia crista-gallii

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, Full air conditioning

Sept. 2023 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2022 Seed pods opened and seeds were scattered.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
July 2021 The 2nd offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
June 2021 2 seed pods began to grow.
June 2021 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Apr. 2021 It flowered.
Feb. 2021 An inflorescence is growing.