Distributed in USA (Georgia and Florida), Mexico (Yucatán, Campeche, Quintana Roo), Central America, West Indies, Venezuela, Colombia, Suriname, Guiana and northern Brazil at altitudes from 0 to 1,900 m.
Epiphytic.
Tillandsia fasciculata
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) fasciculata Swartz (1788)
- [ Etymology ] fascicularis in Latin (bundle of)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Tillandsia
- [ Variety ]
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. bogotensis => Tillandsia fasciculata
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. clavispica (Clavated spikes, Long bracts)
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. convexispica => Tillandsia fasciculata
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. densispica (Large glabrous spikes)
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. fasciculata (Long flat spikes)
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. floridana => Tillandsia x floridana
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. latispica => Tillandsia fasciculata
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. laxispica (Lax inflorescences)
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. pendulispica (Pendulous inflorescences)
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. rotundata => Tillandsia rotundata
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. uncispica (Linear-lanceolate spikes)
- Tillandsia fasciculata var. venosispica (Nerved and beaked floral bracts)
- [ Form ]
- Tillandsia fasciculata forma alba (White flowers)
- [ Synonyms ]
- Cardinal ariplant
- Giant ariplant
- Tillandsia compressa var. oligostachya Baker ex André (1888)
- Tillandsia glaucophylla (Hooker) Baker (1887)
- Tillandsia pungens Mez (1896)
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Roots ]
- [ Pups ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] ?
- [ Flower ] ?
- [ Fregrance ] ?
- [ Blooming size ] 20 - 40 cm (W) x 30 - 50 cm (H)
- Sturdy species. Relatively high degree of drought, high/low-temperature tolerance.
- So called Tillandsia fasciculata in Mexico were re-classifed to Tillandsia fasciculata (sensu stricto), Tillandsia maritima (= Tillandsia roland-gosselini), Tillandsia hubertiana, Tillandsia flavobracteata, Tillandsia jaliscomonticola, Tillandsia x rothii, Tillandsia macvaughii, Tillandsia marabascoensis, Tillandsia zoquensis, Tillandsia grossispicata, Tillandsia inopinata.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Very high watering frequency cultivation
Grows well.
Low watering frequency cultivation
Grows well.
Cultivation Log (2nd foliage)
- Sept. 2020 Roots began to grow.
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2018 Roots began to grow.
- Oct. 2017 Roots began to grow.
- Aug. 2015 Good condition.
Cultivation Log (1st foliage)
- July 2008 The growing point of the foliage is standing up.
- June 2008 Five roots began to grow.
- Mar. 2008 Leaves turned purplish.
- Nov. 2007 Roots began to grow.
- July 2007 Roots began to grow.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- July 2006 Roots began to grow.
- Jan. 2006 Leaves turned purplish.
- July 2005 Many roots are growing.
- Sept. 2004 Roots began to tangled up.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- July 2004 The original foliage was removed as it began to die.
- June 2004 Roots began to grow.
- June 2004 An offset is growing at the base of the foliage.