Tillandsia dura

Tillandsia (Allardtia) dura Baker (1889)

[ Etymology ] durus in Latin (hard, solid)

Yellowish green leaves are rigid and relatively brittle.

[ Width ] 3 cm
[ Height ] 4 cm
[ Flower ] May, September, December

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] dura

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia linearis sensu Wawra

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, AC / Heater
Jul. 2024 It keeps growing.
Jan. 2024 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the largest foliage.

Aug. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2022 Roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

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

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

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
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.