Tillandsia dura

Tillandsia (Allardtia) dura Baker (1889)

[ Etymology ] durus in Latin (hard, solid)
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Allardtia
[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia linearis sensu Wawra

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Roots ]

Features

[ Blooming ] May, September, December
[ Flower ] ?
[ Fregrance ] ?
[ Blooming size ] 5 - 10 cm (W) x 10 - 20 cm (H)
Sturdy species. Relatively high degree of drought, high/low-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.

Low watering frequency cultivation

Grows well.

Cultivation Log (2nd foliage)

Aug. 2022 Roots began to grow.

Feb. 2020 Roots began to grow.

June 2019 Roots began to grow.
May 2019 Good condition.

Cultivation Log (1st foliage)

Mar. 2009 It keeps growing but no change was observed.

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

Oct. 2005 It shows no change, but it seems growing anyway.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.