Tillandsia exserta

Tillandsia exserta Fernald (1895)

[ Etymology ] exsertus in Latin (sticked out)

Long curled leaves make large circles and form a unique rosette. Leaves are easy to break.

[ Width ] 20 x 40 cm
[ Height ] 50 cm
[ Petal ] Dark violet
[ Bract ] Salmon pink
[ Flower ] September
[ Flower ] for 24 days

2nd Plant 2017 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] exserta

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia cinerea Rafinesque (1840)
Tillandsia cinerea Mez (1896)

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.

Nov. 2023 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Sep. 2023 It flowered.
Jul. 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.

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.

Aug. 2018 Roots began to grow.

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

Aug. 2017 Roots began to grow.
Mar. 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Jun. 2009 It died suddenly.

Dec. 2007 Leaves turned reddish.

Nov. 2006 Leaves turned reddish.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sep. 2006 Many leaves began to grow.

Sep. 2005 Many leaves began to grow.

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