Tillandsia erubescens

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) erubescens Schlechtendal (1845)

[ Etymology ] erubescens in Latin (Reddening, Blushing)

It is feeble and difficult to cultivate because of the very low degree of high-temperature tolerance.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Height ] 10 cm
[ Petal ] Green
[ Bract ] Red

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] erubescens

[ Variety ]
arroyoensis => Tillandsia arroyoensis
patentibracteata (Pendent inflorescence)

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia benthamiana Klotzsch ex Baker (1856)
Tillandsia hartwegiana É. Morren ex Baker (1889)
Tillandsia vestita Bentham (1840)

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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Sep. 2004 It died.
Aug. 2004 Leaves at the base of the foliage has died, and the foliage has only 5 leaves.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Dec. 2003 The offset has grown bigger than the original foliage.
May 2003 The inflorescence had died without blooming, and a offset began to grow.