Tillandsia fuchsii

forma gracilis

Tillandsia fuchsii W. Till (1990) forma gracilis W. Till (1990)

[ Etymology ] Franz Fuchs, Austrian botanist
[ Etymology ] gracilis in Latin (narrow, delicate)

Leaves are longer and more slender than the standard form, Tillandsia fuchsii.

[ Width ] 5 cm, Bulb 3 cm
[ Height ] 4 cm, Bulb 3 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Flower ] April - June
[ Flower ] for 9 days

3rd Plant 2018 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] fuchsii
[ Form ] gracilis

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.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug. 2024 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2023 The foliage flowered in 2020 died and was removed.

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

Sep. 2020 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2020 It flowered.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.

Apr. 2018 Good condition.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Sep. 2018 It died suddenly because of hot humid summer condition.
Jun. 2018 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Jun. 2017 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2016 3rd and 4th offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence. Total 4 pups are growing.
Aug. 2016 A root keep growing.
Jun. 2016 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2016 It flowered.
Feb. 2016 An inflorescence began to grow.

Sep. 2015 A root began to grow.
Aug. 2015 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Nov. 2008 3 offsets were dipatched from the original foliage.
Sep. 2008 A root began to grow.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 Offsets have grown up to the same size as the original foliage.
Jan. 2005 The 3rd offset began to grow.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jul. 2004 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2004 It flowered.
Feb. 2004 An inflorescence began to grow.

Sep. 2003 Good condition.