Tillandsia duratii

var. saxatilis

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) duratii Visiani (1841) var. saxatilis (Hassler) L. B. Smith (1968)

[ Etymology ] Mr. Durat, a cultivator in Italy
[ Etymology ] saxatilis in Latin (grows on and between rocks)

Side spikes are bent outside and perpendicular to the main spike. On the other hand, the side spikes of the standard variety are along the main spike.

[ Width ] 20 cm
[ Length ] 80 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Green

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus Phytarrhiza
[ Species ] duratii
[ Variety ] saxatilis

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia confusa Hassler (1919)
Tillandsia confusa Hassler (1919) var. minor Hassler (1919)
Tillandsia confusa Hassler (1919) var. saxatilis Hassler (1919)
Tillandsia decomposita Baker (1889)
Tillandsia decomposita Baker (1889) var. minor Hassler (1919)
Tillandsia duratii Visiani (1841) var. confusa (Hassler, 1919) L. B. Smith
Tillandsia tomentosa N. E. Brown (1894)
Tillandsia weddellii Baker (1889)

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
Jul. 2024 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Mar. 2022 Leaves were damaged by sunburn.

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

July 2020 Good condition.