Tillandsia cryptantha

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) cryptantha Baker (1888)

[ Etymology ] crypto + ntha in Latin (concealed + branch)

Green leaf plant. Some researchers treat this species as a synonym of Tillandsia brachycaulos.

[ Width ] 2 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm

[ Flower ] January - June

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] cryptantha

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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2009 It is still growing longer.

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

Oct 2005 It is growing longer.

Nov 2004 The leaves around the growing point turned red.
Aug 2004 The foliage has grown long like a stem.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Aug 2004 Roots began to grow long.
Jun 2004 The foliage is standing up.
May 2004 Many roots began to grow.
Jan 2004 Scale insects (Coccidea) were removed.

Dec 2003 Good condition.