Tillandsia delicata

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) delicata Ehlers (1999)

[ Etymology ] delicatus in Latin (graceful, flexible)

The rosette looks like a large-size Tillandsia ionantha. The inflorescence and leaves turn red during the flowering period, and it is very showy.

[ Width ] 10 cm
[ Height ] 10 cm

[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red

[ Flower ] June - July
[ Flower ] for 12 days

1st Plant 2018 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] delicata

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
May 2025 Roots began to grow.

Nov 2024 Capsules opened and seeds were scatterd.
Mar 2024 Roots began to grow.

Nov 2023 Capsules of year 2022 opened and seeds were scatterd.
Sep 2023 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the flowered foliage. 3 offsets are growing.
Aug 2023 2 capsules began to grow.
Jun 2023 It flowered.
May 2023 A few roots began to grow.
May 2023 An inflorescence began to grow from one of the offsets.

Oct 2022 The original foliage died and was removed.
Aug 2022 A seed pod began to grow.
Jul 2022 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the flowered foliage.
Jun 2022 It flowered.
May 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Jun 2021 Roots began to grow.

Sep 2020 A root began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Mar 2019 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Mar 2019 Leaves around the growing point turned red.

Dec 2018 Good condition.