Tillandsia flabellata

Tillandsia flabellata Baker (1887)

[ Etymology ] flabellatus in Latin (fan-like)

Green leaf plant.
Tillandsia flabellata var. viridifolia is smaller than the standard variety and its leaves always keeps green.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Height ] 4 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Flower ] June - July
[ Flower ] for 30 days

[ Cultivar ]
Red

1st Plant 2014 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] flabellata

[ Variety ]
flabellata
viridifolia (Smaller plant, Green leaves)

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
Dappled shade, Soaking & misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug. 2024 Roots began to grow.

Jul. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2022 Roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Jun. 2019 Roots began to grow.
Mar. 2019 Offsets keep growing.

Aug. 2017 Roots began to grow.
Jun. 2017 2 offsets keep growing.
Jan. 2017 2 more pups began to grow.

Aug. 2016 An offset began to grow at base of the foliage.
Jun. 2016 It flowered.
May 2016 The inflorescence turned red.
Apr. 2016 The inflorescence divided into 2 branches.
Jan. 2016 An inflorescence began to grow.

Jun. 2015 Putting the basement of the foliage in a glass bottle, many roots and leaves bean to grow faster.

Aug. 2014 The foliage has 5 - 6 leaves.