Tillandsia delicata

Tillandsia delicata Ehlers (1999)

[ Etymology ] delicatus in Latin (graceful, flexible)
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Flowers ]
[ Inflorescences ]
[ Blooming foliages ]
[ Blushing ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Roots ]
[ Pups ]
[ Seed pods ]

Features

[ Blooming ] June, for 12 days
[ Flower ] Purple
[ Fregrance ] None
[ Blooming size ] 4 - 5 cm (W) x 7 - 10 cm (H)
Relatively low degree of high-temperature tolerance.

Cultivaton tips

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.

Very high watering frequency cultivation

Grows well.

Cultivation Log

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.
July 2022 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the bloomed foliage.
June 2022 It flowered.
May 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

June 2021 Roots began to grow.

Sept. 2020 A root began to grow.

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.