Tillandsia flabellata 'Red'

Tillandsia flabellata Baker (1887)

[ Etymology ] flabellatus in Latin (fan-like)

The leaves turn red in sunny places.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Height ] 4 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Flower ] June

1st Plant 2001 - 2008

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] flabellata
[ Cultivar ] Red

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
Jul. 2008 Roots began to grow.

Dec. 2007 The foliage turned red.
May 2007 Roots began to grow.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul. 2006 The original folliage died and is removed.

Jun. 2005 The third offset began to grow.
Jan. 2005 Another offset began to grow.

Sep. 2004 An offset began to grow at the base of the foliage.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jun. 2004 It flowered.

Dec. 2003 An inflorescence began to grow.
Nov. 2003 Roots began to grow.
Oct. 2003 The foliage turned red.

May 2002 It flowered.

Apr. 2001 It flowered.