Tillandsia espinosae

Tillandsia espinosae L. B. Smith (1951)

[ Etymology ] Espinosa, who collected the first specimen of this species

It was re-classified to genus Vriesea in 1968 but was classified to Tillandsia again in 2004.
It resembles Tillandsia kickae. The foliage of Tillandsia espinosae is smaller, and it propagates by long stolons.

[ Width ] 4 cm
[ Height ] 3 cm
[ Petal ] Violet

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] espinosae

[ Synonyms ]
Vriesea espinosae (L. B. Smith) Gilmartin (1968)

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
Aug. 2024 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, 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.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Jan. 2017 Good condition.