Tillandsia ehlersiana

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) ehlersiana Rauh (1984)

[ Etymology ] Klaus Ehlers and Renate Ehler (1929 - ), who collected the first specimen of this species

A bulbous shaped plant with trichome-rich leaves. It produces many offset at the bottom of the plant.

[ Width ] 30 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] ehlersiana

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.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul 2025 It keeps growing.

Nov 2024 A root began to grow.

Jul 2023 A root began to grow.

Jan 2022 A less trichome offset.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul 2025 It keeps growing.

Jul 2023 A root began to grow.

Aug 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Apr 2022 A root began to grow.

Dec 2021 The base of the foliage became bulbous.
Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Jul 2021 Roots began to grow.
Jun 2021 Most of offsets at the bottom of the foliage died.

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

Jun 2018 Roots keep growing.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.
Jan 2018 Roots began to grow.

Oct 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Inddors
Oct 2008 Roots began to grow.

Nov 2007 It is not healthy but still alive.

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

Sep 2005 Leaves at the base of the foliage die one by one.

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