Tillandsia crocata

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) crocata (É. Morren) N. E. Brown (1882)

[ Etymology ] Crocus sativus (saffron crocus) from its yellow color of flowers.

Silver leaves covered with thick trichomes. Yellow flowers give off a good fragrance.

[ Small size ] W 30 x H 20 mm
[ Petal ] Yellow
[ Bract ] Green
[ Winter bloomer ] November - December

[ Cultivar ]
'Copper Penny' (Orange flowers, Hybrid?)

[ Plant ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Phytarrhiza

[ Variety ]
var. tristis => Tillandsia caliginosa

[ Form ]
forma major => Tillandsia caliginosa

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, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Dec. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2022 It keeps growing.

July 2021 Roots began to grow.

Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

June 2019 Roots keep growing.
Feb. 2019 Roots began to grow.
Jan. 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Aug. 2007 All of the foliages died.

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

Oct. 2005 Damaged by scale insects (Coccidea).

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
July 2004 Half of foliages died because of hot and humid summer condition.
June 2004 Many roots began to grow.

Nov. 2002 It bloomed.