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.

[ Size ] W 20 cm x H 40 cm
[ Petal ] Pale violet
[ Bract ] Green with red margins
[ Flower ] April - May
[ Flower ] for 32 days

1st Plant 2021 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] cristagallii

[ 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, AC / Heater
Jul. 2024 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2022 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Jul. 2021 The 2nd offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jun. 2021 2 capsules began to grow.
Jun. 2021 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Apr. 2021 It flowered.
Feb. 2021 An inflorescence is growing.