Tillandsia filifolia

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) filifolia Schlechtendal and Chamisso (1831)

[ Etymology ] filifolius in Latin (string-like leaf)

Many acicular leaves are on the bulbous base.
Easily damaged by the direct sunligh.

[ Width ] 40 cm
[ Height ] 40 cm

[ Petal ] Pale violet
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] May - June
[ Flower ] for 29 days

2nd Plant 2015 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] filifolia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia staticeflora É. Morren (1871)

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.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Dappled shade, Dipping & misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul 2025 It keeps growing.

Sep 2024 Roots began to grow.
Feb 2024 It began to grow much better.

Up to this point
Dappled shade, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Dec 2023 It keeps growing.
Aug 2023 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jun 2023 It flowered.
Mar 2023 An inflorescence began to grow from the biggest foliage of the clump.

Jul 2022 Roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 Leaves were damaged by sunburn.
May 2021 Roots began to grow.

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

Nov 2019 Roots began to grow.
Sep 2019 2 offsets began to grow from the foliage whose inflorescence has broken.
Jul 2019 The inflorescence has broken and it did not bloom.
Mar 2019 An inflorescence began to grow from a foliage of the clump.

Sep 2018 Another offset began to grow at the base of the oldest foliage. The clump comprises 3 foliages.
Jun 2018 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.

Dec 2017 2 roots began to grow.

Sep 2016 3 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence. The offset at the base of the foliage is still growing.
Aug 2016 2 roots began to grow.
Jun 2016 It flowered.
Feb 2016 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct 2015 An offset began to grow at the base of the foliage without flowering.
Jul 2015 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Dec 2007 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jun 2007 It flowered.
Mar 2007 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sep 2006 The foliage bloomed in JUN 2003 died and was removed.
Aug 2006 A root began to grow.

Oct 2005 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jun 2005 It flowered.
Apr 2005 The inflorescence divided into 3 branches.
Jan 2005 An inflorescence began to grow.

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

Jun 2003 An offset began to grow at the base of the foliage after it bloomed.