Tillandsia flexuosa

'Vivipara'

Tillandsia (Pseudocatopsis) flexuosa Swartz (1788) 'Vivipara'

[ Etymology ] flexuosus in Latin (flexous)
[ Etymology ] viviparus in Latin (offsets on inflorescence)

Produce offsets on the inflorescence.
Larger than standard Tillandsia flexuosa, and leaves are less spiral.

[ Width ] 40 cm
[ Height ] 50 cm

[ Plant ]

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Pseudocatopsis
[ Species ] flexuosa
[ Cultivar ] Vivipara

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, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sept. 2023 It keeps growing.

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.

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

June 2017 Good condition.